Job 34:37

For he adds to his sin, || He vomits transgression among us, || And multiplies his sayings to God.”

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

36My Father! Let Job be tried—to victory, || Because of answers for men of iniquity,

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:23for rebellion [is as] a sin of divination, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and teraphim; because you have rejected the word of YHWH, He also rejects you from [being] king.”

Job 11:2“Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified?

Job 27:23It claps its hands at him, || And it hisses at him from his place.”

Job 35:16And Job opens his mouth [with] vanity, || He multiplies words without knowledge.”

Isaiah 1:19If you are willing, and have listened, || The good of the land you consume,

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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