Job 36:5
Truly, God gives up the hard-hearted, and will not give life to the sinner.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
4For truly my words are not false; one who has all knowledge is talking with you.
6His eyes are ever on the upright, and he gives to the crushed their right;
Cross References
Job 9:14How much less may I give an answer to him, using the right words in argument with him?
Job 10:3What profit is it to you to be cruel, to give up the work of your hands, looking kindly on the design of evil-doers?
Job 26:12By his power the sea was made quiet; and by his wisdom Rahab was wounded.
Job 37:23There is no searching out of the Ruler of all: his strength and his judging are great; he is full of righteousness, doing no wrong.
Psalms 99:4The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and great his power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
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 →