Job 11:6

so that he might reveal to you the secrets of wisdom, and how intricate his law is, and that you would understand how much less he requires of you than your iniquity deserves.

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In The King James Version

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

In Context

5Yet I wish that God would speak with you, and would open his lips to you,

7By chance, will you comprehend the footsteps of God and reach all the way to the perfection of the Almighty?

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:29These hidden things of the Lord our God have been revealed to us and to our sons in perpetuity, so that we may accomplish all the words of this law.”

Job 9:4He is understanding in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and yet had peace?

Job 15:8Have you heard the intentions of God, and will his wisdom be inferior to you?

Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”

Psalms 106:43Who is wise and will keep these things? And who will understand the mercies of the Lord?

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 →

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