Job 36:9

Then he makes clear to them what they have done, even their evil works in which they have taken pride.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.

In Context

8And if they have been prisoned in chains, and taken in cords of trouble,

10Their ear is open to his teaching, and he gives them orders so that their hearts may be turned from evil.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:11So the Lord sent against them the captains of the army of Assyria, who made Manasseh a prisoner and took him away in chains to Babylon.

Job 10:2I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.

Psalms 5:10\5:9\For no faith may be put in their words; their inner part is nothing but evil; their throat is like an open place for the dead; smooth are the words of their tongues.

Psalms 119:67Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.

Isaiah 59:12For our evil doings are increased before you, and our sins give witness against us: for our evil doings are with us, and we have knowledge of our sins:

Ezekiel 18:28Because he had fear and was turned away from all the wrong which he had done, life will certainly be his, death will not be his fate.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15

5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →

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