“Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.”
Eliphaz promises that Job will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue and that he will not fear destruction when it comes, suggesting that divine protection includes shelter from false accusation and slander. The scourge of the tongue represents the power of destructive speech; the promise of hiding suggests divine defense against such attacks. The second clause promises emotional peace even when physical danger approaches.
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