Job 11:6
That he would declare to thee the secrets of wisdom, for they are double to that which actually is,—Know then that GOD could bring into forgetfulness for thee, a portion of thine iniquity.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
5But, in very deed, oh that GOD would speak, that he would open his lips with thee:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things, [belong unto Yahweh our God] and, the things that are revealed, belong to us and to our children unto times age-abiding, that we may do all the words of this law.
Job 9:4Wise in heart, and alert in vigour, What man hath hardened himself against him, and prospered!
Job 15:8In the secret council of GOD, hast thou been wont to hearken? Or canst thou attain for thyself unto wisdom?
Job 28:28And said to the son of earth, Lo! the reverence of the Lord, that, is wisdom, and, to avoid evil, is understanding.
Psalms 25:14Intimacy with Yahweh, have they who revere him, His covenant also, he letteth them know.
Psalms 106:43Many times, did he rescue them,—But, they, rebelled by their counsel, and sank low in their iniquity.
Matthew Henry on Job 11:2-7
The Address of Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; 6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know… Read the whole commentary →