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Job 34 |
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Job 34:1 Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
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1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:2 Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:6 Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:7 What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:8 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job’s words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that says, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God’s children, [Ps 73:13-15], but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,2Hear my words, O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what [is] good.5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.6Should I lie against my right? my wound [is] incurable without transgression.7What man [is] like Job, [who] drinketh up scorning like water?8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-15
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-15
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-15
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-15
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:14 If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
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10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
God cannot be unjust
Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer’s final condemnation is done away through the Savors ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.
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10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?14If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:16 If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Did you see? He did not dare come to the conclusion that he is [just]; with great discretion he avoided asserting it plainly. Not only by participating in the universe, or in the creation or in his power, we must realize his justice, but also by participating in his own nature and acts. He hates the wicked and loves human beings. He is not like us, who keep away from sin not because of our aversion to vice but because of the fear of punishment. Where does [this fear] come from? From the fact that he “hates injustice and makes the wicked perish.” “He, who is eternal,” he adds. Elihu is right in introducing the concept of eternity because God is not required every day and for every action to give explanations about what happened; it is usual that God manages a matter whose fulfillment must extend over a long period. Therefore, do not anticipate the conclusion of a fact, and do not try to understand the judgment of God before everything has been completed, because you will get no profit from your hurriedness. That is why he says, eternal and just. All past testifies to him. Is it possible that he has changed now? - "Commentary on Job 34.12–17"
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Job 34:18 [Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:19 [How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Who says to a king, ‘You scoundrel!’ ” These words are referred to God, who is the King of kings and rulers, and exercises his power on everyone, so that no rich or poor is privileged. - "Commentary on Job 34.18–19"
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Job 34:20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:21 For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:22 [There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:23 For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:24 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
God’s power and providence
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-30
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?19[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.21For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.22[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.23For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God.24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]:
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:32 [That which] I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:33 [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.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:36 My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 34:37 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Elihu reproves Job
When we reprove for what is amiss, we must direct to what is good. Job’s friends would have had him own himself a wicked man. Elihu will only oblige him to own that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. Let us, in giving reproof, not make a matter worse than it is. Elihu directs Job to humble himself before God for his sins, and to accept the punishment. Also to pray to God to discover his sins to him. A good man is willing to know the worst of himself; particularly, under affliction, he desires to be told wherefore God contends with him. It is not enough to be sorry for our sins, but we must go and sin no more. And if we are affection children, we shall love to speak with our Father, and to tell him all our mind. Elihu reasons with Job concerning his discontent under affliction. We are ready to think every thing that concerns us should be just as we would have it; but it is not reasonable to expect this. Elihu asks whether there was not sin and folly in what Job said. God is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, [Ps 145:17]. The believer saith, Let my Savior, my wise and loving Lord, choose every thing for me. I am sure that will be wisest, and the best for his glory and my good.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 31-37
31Surely 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.34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.36My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
He did not say, in an iniquitous and impious manner, but “for a long time,” showing that we must not argue with God for a long time. If, when we are in the presence of a king, we do not dare argue with him for a long time, even more so we must behave before God. - "Commentary on Job 34.36–37"
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