Job 36:3
I will get my knowledge from far, and I will give righteousness to my Maker.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
In Context
4For truly my words are not false; one who has all knowledge is talking with you.
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God give wrong decisions? or is the Ruler of all not upright in his judging?
Job 28:20From where then does wisdom come, and where is the resting-place of knowledge?
Job 32:8But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
Job 34:10Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.
Psalms 11:7For the Lord is upright; he is a lover of righteousness: the upright will see his face.
Proverbs 2:4If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth;
Matthew Henry on Job 36:2-5
The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Elihu also proceeded, and said, 2 Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. Once more Elihu begs the patience of the auditory, and Job's particularly, for he has not said all that he has to say, but he will not detain them long. Stand about me a little (so some read… Read the whole commentary →