Job 36:5
God does not abandon the powerful, for he himself is also powerful.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 without any falsehood and perfect knowledge will be proven to you.
6But he does not save the impious, though he grants judgment to the poor.
Cross References
Job 9:14what am I then, that I should answer him and exchange words with him?
Job 10:3Does it seem good to you, if you find fault with me and oppress me, the work of your own hands, and assist the counsel of the impious?
Job 26:12By his strength, the seas suddenly gather together, and his foresight has struck the arrogant.
Job 37:23We are not worthy to be able to find him. Great in strength, great in judgment, great in justice: he is indescribable.
Psalms 99:4Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.
Psalms 147:5He provides snow like wool. He strews clouds like ashes.
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 →