Job 34:16

If then thou wishest to understand, hear this: give ear to the sound of my words.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

In Context

15All flesh would perish together, and the son of earth would return again unto dust.

17Is it possible that he who hateth justice should govern? or wilt thou condemn the righteous mighty One?

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Cross References

Job 13:2As much as ye know, do I also know: I do not fall short compared with you.

Matthew Henry on Job 34:11-16

10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;… Read the whole commentary →

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