Job 34:1-10

1 You men are so wise, so clever; listen now to what I am saying.

3 You know good food when you taste it, but not wise words when you hear them.

4 It is up to us to decide the case.

5 Job claims that he is innocent, that God refuses to give him justice.

6 He asks, "How could I lie and say I am wrong? I am fatally wounded, but I am sinless."

7 Have you ever seen anyone like this man Job? He never shows respect for God.

8 He likes the company of evil people and goes around with sinners.

9 He says that it never does any good to try to follow God's will.

10 Listen to me, you men who understand! Will Almighty God do what is wrong?

Job 34:1-10 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.