Job 34:32

What I cannot see myself, do thou truly teach me; if I have done what is unjust, I will do so no more.”

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

In Context

31For truly it is only fitting to say unto God, “I bear [cheerfully], I will not do any wrong;

33Should he then according to thy view send a recompense, because thou hast rejected him? “Because thou must choose, and not I?” and what thou knowest, do speak.

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Cross References

Numbers 22:34And Bil'am said unto the angel of the Lord, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou wast standing against me in the way; but now, if it be evil in thy eyes, I will return home again.

Job 33:27He then should assemble men around, and say, “I had sinned, and perverted what is right, yet have I not received a like return.”

Psalms 19:12(19:13) Who can guard against errors? from secret [faults] do thou cleanse me.

Psalms 25:4Show me, O Lord, thy ways; teach me thy paths.

Psalms 139:23Search me through, O God, and know my heart; probe me, and know my thoughts:

Proverbs 28:13He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.

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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