Job 36:9
then he shows them their work, and their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
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In The King James Version
Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
In Context
8If they are bound in fetters, and are taken in the cords of afflictions,
10He also opens their ears to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore the LORD brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Job 10:2I will tell God, ‘Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.
Psalms 5:10Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels. Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
Psalms 119:67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
Isaiah 59:12For our transgressions are multiplied before you, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and as for our iniquities, we know them:
Ezekiel 18:28Because he considers, and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →