Job 34:37

For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands amongst us, and multiplies his words against God.”

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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

36I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:23For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected the LORD’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.”

Job 11:2“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

Job 27:23Men will clap their hands at him, and will hiss him out of his place.

Job 35:16therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge.”

Isaiah 1:19If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land;

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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