Job 11:6

And that He would tell thee the secrets of wisdom, that sound wisdom is manifold! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 find out the deep things of God? Canst thou attain unto the purpose of the Almighty?

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:29(29-28) The secret things belong unto the LORD 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 9:4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength; who hath hardened himself against Him, and prospered?

Job 15:8Dost thou hearken in the council of God? And dost thou restrain 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 counsel of the LORD is with them that fear Him; and His covenant, to make them know it.

Psalms 106:43Many times did He deliver them; but they were rebellious in their counsel, and sank low through 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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