Job 33:12
Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
In Context
11He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches over all my paths.’
13Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks?
Cross References
Job 9:4God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
Job 11:9Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
Job 32:17I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.
Job 34:17Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
Job 35:2“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’
Job 36:5Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Matthew Henry on Job 33:9-14
8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying, 9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me. 10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, 11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. In these verses, I. Elihu… Read the whole commentary →