Job 34:33
then should God reward you for following your own opinions since you have rejected his? You're the one who has to choose, not me! Tell us what you think.
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In Context
32Show me what I cannot see. If I have done wrong, I won't do it again,’
34For people who understand—those who are wise who have heard what I said—will tell me,
Cross References
Job 15:31They should not trust in things that are worthless, for their reward will be worthless.
Job 33:5Answer me, if you can. Stand in front of me and prepare to defend yourself.
Job 34:11He pays people back for what they've done, and treats them as they deserve.
Psalms 50:21I kept quiet when you did these things. You thought I was someone just like you. But now I confront you, and bring my charges against you.
Psalms 135:6The Lord does whatever he wants throughout heaven and earth, on the seas and in the ocean depths.
Isaiah 45:9What trouble people face when they fight with their Creator—they're just pots among all the other pots on earth! Does the clay tell the potter who is shaping it, “What are you doing?” or “What you're making is so bad it's like you have no hands!”
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 →