Job 11:6
And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose!
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
5But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you;
7Are you able to take God's measure, to make discovery of the limits of the Ruler of all?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things are the Lord our God's: but the things which have been made clear are ours and our children's for ever, so that we may do all the words of this law.
Job 9:4He is wise in heart and great in strength: who ever made his face hard against him, and any good came of it?
Job 15:8Were you present at the secret meeting of God? and have you taken all wisdom for yourself?
Job 28:28And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.
Psalms 25:14The secret of the Lord is with those in whose hearts is the fear of him; he will make his agreement clear to them.
Psalms 106:43Again and again he made them free; but their hearts were turned against his purpose, and they were overcome by their sins.
Matthew Henry on Job 11:2-7
The Address of Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; 6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know… Read the whole commentary →