| Geneva Study Bible My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. Wesley's Notes 29:20 Glory - My reputation was growing every day. Bow - My strength which is signified by a bow, Gen 49:24 1Sam 2:4, because in ancient times the bow and arrows were the principal instruments of war. King James Translators' Notes fresh: Heb. new renewed: Heb. changed Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 20. My renown, like my bodily health, was continually fresh. bow-Metaphor from war, for, my strength, which gains me "renown," was ever renewed (Jer 49:35). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 29:18-25 Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a comforter. This he thought upon with pleasure, when he was himself a mourner. Our Lord Jesus is a King who hates iniquity, and upon whom the blessing of a world ready to perish comes. To Him let us give ear. | 
