Job 36:9
Then doth he tell them of their work, and of their transgressions, when they had become strong.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
In Context
8And if they be bound in fetters, and if they be entangled in the cords of affliction:
10And he openeth thus their ear to correction, and saith that they should return from wrong-doing.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Wherefore the Lord brought over them the captains of the army belonging to the king of Assyria: and they took Menasseh prisoner with chains, and bound him with fetters, and led him off to Babylon.
Job 10:2I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; let me know for what cause thou contendest against me.
Psalms 5:10(5:11) Condemn them, O God: let them fall through their own counsels; for the multitude of their transgressions cast them down; for they have rebelled against thee.
Psalms 119:67Before I was afflicted I was in error; but now I observe thy saying.
Isaiah 59:12For our transgressions are numerous in thy presence, and our sins testify against us; for of our transgressions are we aware; and our iniquities—we know them;
Ezekiel 18:28Because he hath considered, and turned away from all his transgressions which he had committed: he shall surely live, he shall not die.
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 →