Job 36:5
“Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.
World English Bible Classic
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 not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
6He doesn’t preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the afflicted.
Cross References
Job 9:14How much less will I answer him, and choose my words to argue with him?
Job 10:3Is it good to you that you should oppress, that you should despise the work of your hands, and smile on the counsel of the wicked?
Job 26:12He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.
Job 37:23We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
Psalms 99:4The King’s strength also loves justice. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.
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 →