Job 42:3

So, who is it that would disguise a lack of knowledge as counsel? Therefore, I have been speaking foolishly, about things whose measure exceeds my knowledge.

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In The King James Version

Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

In Context

2I know that you are able to do all things, and that no thoughts are hidden from you.

4Listen, and I will speak. I will question you, and you may answer me.

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Cross References

Job 11:9His measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.

Job 38:2Who is this that wraps sentences in unskilled words?

Psalms 131:1A Canticle in steps. O Lord, remember David and all his meekness,

Proverbs 30:2“I am the most foolish among men, and the wisdom of men is not with me.

Matthew Henry on Job 42:2-7

Job's Humble Confession. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then Job answered the Lord , and said, 2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. 6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and… Read the whole commentary →

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