Job 34:36

Would that Job were tried unto the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.

In Context

35'Job speaketh without knowledge, and his words are without discernment.'

37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.

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Cross References

Job 21:7Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, wax mighty in power?

Job 23:16Yea, God hath made my heart faint, and the Almighty hath affrighted me;

Job 34:8Who goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.

Psalms 26:2Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my reins and my heart.

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 →

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