Job 32:13

Beware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom. God may refute him, not man;’

World English Bible

In The King James Version

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

In Context

12Yes, I gave you my full attention, but there was no one who convinced Job, or who answered his words, among you.

14for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:23that I will not take a thread nor a sandal strap nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’

Job 1:21He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked will I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the LORD’s name.”

Job 4:9By the breath of God they perish. By the blast of his anger are they consumed.

Job 12:2“No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

Job 19:6know now that God has subverted me, and has surrounded me with his net.

Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15

6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →

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