איוב, פרק ח׳, פסוק כ׳

The absolute law of divine justice clearly separates the destiny of the upright from that of the wicked, even when human eyes see a confusing and contradictory reality. The primary approach among commentators is that God will never cast away a person of complete integrity just to cause them pointless pain [מצודת דוד]. Even when it appears that God is bringing suffering upon a righteous individual, it is never a true rejection [אלשיך]. Rather, it is an expression of His constant care and supervision [רלב״ג].

This principle serves as a direct promise to Job. If he is truly pure and honest, God will not abandon him or empower his enemies. Instead, God will eventually show him mercy, restore his rewards, and bring laughter back into his life [רש״י, רמב״ן, תקות אנוש, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This divine commitment to the upright is so absolute that it extends even to the children of corrupt people. If those children choose to live with integrity, God will not push them away [תקות אנוש].

Conversely, God does not offer genuine support, help, or guidance to those who do evil [תקות אנוש, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Any success they experience is not given without the ultimate goal of their downfall [מצודת דוד]. Job struggles with the reality that corrupt people sometimes live in peace [רמב״ן], but commentators explain that human understanding of good and bad is deeply limited. The hardships that befall the righteous are actually hidden blessings, much like a plant that is uprooted only so it can be replanted in richer soil to reach its full potential [רלב״ג].

In stark contrast, the wealth and comfort granted to the wicked are not meant to sustain them. These apparent blessings are inherently destructive, setting the stage for their sudden and complete ruin [רלב״ג, אלשיך]. God will not rescue them from disaster [רלב״ג]. Ultimately, He will not allow them to remain in the world, ensuring they face the exact downfall they have earned [רלב״ג, תקות אנוש].