Job 36:5
Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
In Context
4For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
6He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.
Cross References
Job 9:14How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him?
Job 10:3Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked?
Job 26:12By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.
Job 37:23The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.
Psalms 99:4The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
Matthew Henry on Job 36:2-5
The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Elihu also proceeded, and said, 2 Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. Once more Elihu begs the patience of the auditory, and Job's particularly, for he has not said all that he has to say, but he will not detain them long. Stand about me a little (so some read… Read the whole commentary →