Iyov 34:4

4 Let us choose for ourselves what is mishpat (right); let us know among ourselves what is tov.

Iyov 34:4 Meaning and Commentary

Job 34:4

Let us choose to us judgments
Take the part of the question or controversy in which truth and justice lie, and he doubtless has respect to the present controversy with Job;

let us know among ourselves what [is] good;
agree upon that which is best to be done in the present case, what judgment to be made of the dealings of God with Job, and his behaviour under them, and what the best advice to give to him.

Iyov 34:4 In-Context

2 Hear my words, O ye chachamim; and give ear unto me, ye that have da’as.

3 For the ozen trieth words, as the mouth tasteth food.

4 Let us choose for ourselves what is mishpat (right); let us know among ourselves what is tov.

5 For Iyov hath said, I am innocent; and El hath taken away my mishpat (right).

6 I declare the mishpat (case) against me a lie; though without peysha, my arrow wound is incurable.