Job 32:13

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12Yea, unto you, gave I diligent heed,—But lo! there was, for Job, nothing to convince, nor could you of you answer his speeches.

14Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:23That not from a thread even unto a sandal-thong,—will I take, anything, that is thine,—Lest thou shouldst say, I, enriched Abram!

Job 1:21and said—Naked came I forth from the womb of my mother, and naked must I return thither, Yahweh, gave, and, Yahweh, hath taken away,—The name of Yahweh be blessed!

Job 4:9By the blast of GOD, they perish, And, by the breath of his nostrils, are they consumed:

Job 12:2Of a truth, ye, are the people, and, with you, wisdom, will die.

Job 19:6Know, then, that, God, hath overthrown me, and, within his net, enclosed me.

Isaiah 5:21Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes,—And in their own sight, are prudent.

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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