Job 34:4-6

4 "Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good.
5 "For Job has said, '1I am righteous, But 2God has taken away my right;
6 Should I lie concerning my right? My 3wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.'

Job 34:4-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOB 34

In this chapter Elihu reassumes his discourse, and proceeds in his answer to Job, in which are first a preface exciting attention, Job 34:1-4; then a charge is brought against Job, expressed in or extracted from some words that dropped from his lips, not so well guarded, Job 34:5-9; a refutation of these expressions of his in a variety of arguments, Job 34:10-30; and the chapter is closed with some good advice to Job, Job 34:31-33; and with an earnest request of Elihu to men of understanding, to join with him in trying him to the uttermost, Job 34:34-37.

Cross References 3

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or "Although I am right I am accounted a liar"
  • [b]. Lit "arrow"
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