Job 34:1-7

1 Then Elihu said:

2 "Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you who know a lot.

3 The ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

4 Let's decide for ourselves what is right, and let's learn together what is good.

5 "Job says, 'I am not guilty, and God has refused me a fair trial.

6 Instead of getting a fair trial, I am called a liar. I have been seriously hurt, even though I have not sinned.'

7 There is no other man like Job; he takes insults as if he were drinking water.

Job 34:1-7 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.