Job 34:37

For 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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In The King James Version

For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.

In Context

36My father, let Job be tested even to the end; may you not retreat from a man of iniquity.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:23Therefore, it is like the sin of paganism to rebel. And it is like the crime of idolatry to refuse to obey. For this reason, therefore, because you have rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord has also rejected you from being king.”

Job 11:2Will he who speaks much, not also listen? Or will a talkative man be justified?

Job 27:23He will clasp his hands over himself, and he will hiss at himself, while considering his situation.

Job 35:16Therefore, Job has opened his mouth in vain and has multiplied words without knowledge.

Isaiah 1:19If you are willing, and you listen to me, then you will eat the good things of the land.

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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