Job 36:10
He makes them pay attention and orders them to stop sinning.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
In Context
9then he explains to them what they've done—their arrogant sins.
11If they listen and do what God says they will live out their lives in happiness.
Cross References
Job 33:16God speaks to them with solemn warnings
Psalms 40:6You don't want sacrifices and offerings. Now you have helped me understand —you're not asking for burnt offerings or sin offerings.
Proverbs 8:4“I'm calling out to you, everyone! My call is to everyone in the whole world!
Isaiah 1:16Wash yourselves and clean yourselves up. Get rid of your sins—I don't want to see them! Stop doing evil!
Isaiah 48:17This is what the Lord says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, I am the Lord your God. I am the one who teaches you what is good for you, who leads you along the way you should go.
Isaiah 55:6Look for the Lord while you can still find him; call out to him while he's nearby.
Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →