Job 11:6

And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

In Context

5But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against thee,

7Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Job 9:4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?-

Job 15:8Hast thou heard the secret counsel of God? And dost thou limit wisdom to thyself?

Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

Psalms 25:14The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

Psalms 106:43Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.

Matthew Henry on Job 11:2-7

The Address of Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; 6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know… Read the whole commentary →

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