Job 36:5
God doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
4For indeed my words are without a lie, and perfect knowledge shall be proved to thee.
6But he saveth not the wicked, and he giveth judgment to the poor.
Cross References
Job 9:14What am I then, that I should answer him, and have words with him?
Job 10:3Doth it seem good to thee that thou shouldst calumniate me, and oppress me, the work of thy own hands, and help the counsel of the wicked?
Job 26:12By his power the seas are suddenly gathered together, and his wisdom has struck the proud one.
Job 37:23We cannot find him worthily : he is great in strength, and in judgment, and in justice, and he is ineffable.
Psalms 99:4and the king's honour loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared directions: thou hast done judgment and justice in Jacob.
Psalms 147:5Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his helper, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
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 →