Job 34:36

My father, let Job be tested even to the end; may you not retreat from a man of iniquity.

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In The King James Version

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.

In Context

35But Job has been speaking foolishly, and his words contain unsound teaching.

37For he adds blasphemy on top of his sins; nevertheless, let him be constrained to be among us, and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches.

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Cross References

Job 21:7Why then do the impious live, having been lifted up and strengthened with riches?

Job 23:16God has weakened my heart, and the Almighty has confused me.

Job 34:8who accompanies those who work iniquity, and who walks with impious men?

Psalms 26:2Meanwhile, the guilty draw near to me, so as to eat my flesh. Those who trouble me, my enemies, have themselves been weakened and have fallen.

Matthew Henry on Job 34:32-37

31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more: 32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. 35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom. 36 My desire is that Job may be tried… Read the whole commentary →

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