Job 34:27-37

27 because thus they turned back from him and would not consider any of his ways

28 so that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.

29 When he gives rest, who then can make trouble? If he hides his face, who then can behold him? This applies to a nation and the same to a man,

30 that the hypocrite not reign, lest the people be ensnared.

31 For it is of God to say, I have forgiven, I will no longer destroy.

32 Teach me that which I do not see; if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more.

33 Will he, perchance finish his work by thee; whether thou refuse or whether thou choose, or by me? Speak what thou knowest.

34 The men of understanding will say as I say, and the wise man will hearken unto me.

35 Job has spoken without knowledge, and his words were without prudence.

36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end, that there may be answers against wicked men.

37 For he added rebellion unto his sin, he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.

Job 34:27-37 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.