1 Elihu continued speaking:
2 Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you who know.
3 The ear tests the word, as the palate tastes the food.
4 Let us discern what is right, learn between us what is good.
5 Job has said, "I am innocent, but God denies me justice
6 and disregards my right. Though guiltless, my wound is hopeless."
7 What man is like Job, who drinks in blasphemies like water?
8 He keeps company with evildoers and follows the path of wicked men.
9 For has he not said, "It does not profit a man if he tries to please God?"
10 So hear me, you men of understanding, far be it from God to do evil, far from the Almighty to do wrong!
11 Rather, he repays man for what he has done; he gives him what his conduct deserves.
12 How unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice!
13 Who gave him charge over the earth? Who else laid out the whole world?
14 If he were to take back his spirit, to withdraw his breath to himself,
15 all flesh would perish together and man would return to dust.
16 If you have any intelligence, listen, Job, hear what I say.
17 Can an enemy of justice govern? Or do you condemn him who is mighty and just,
18 who says to kings, "You are worthless," and to nobles, "You are wicked,"
19 who is impartial to princes and favors not the rich over the poor, for they are all his handiwork?
20 They die in a moment, even at midnight; people are shaken and pass away. Without effort he removes a tyrant.
21 His eyes are upon the ways of men, and he sees their every step.
22 For him there is no dense darkness where evildoers can hide.
23 He forewarns no man of his time to come before God in judgment.
24 He shatters the mighty without inquiry, and sets in his place another strongman.
25 Because he knows their evil deeds, he turns at night and crushes them.
26 He punishes them for their wickedness in a judgment that men witness.
27 For they had turned away from him, heeded none of his ways,
28 and oppressed the poor so much that their cries of suffering reached him.
29 If he remains silent, who stirs him up? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he watches man and nation alike,
30 and restrains those who mislead the people.
31 If a wicked man says to God, "I was misguided but will offend no more.
32 Teach me what I do not see; if I have done wrong, I will do so no more."
33 In such a case, do you think God will punish? Speak, you who reject his decisions and think you know more than I do; tell us what you know.
34 Men of understanding, wise men who hear my views will say to me:
35 "Job speaks without knowledge; his words are without insight.
36 Let Job be tried to the utmost for answering as wicked men do!
37 To his sin he adds rebellion by scornfully brushing off our arguments and multiplying his words against God."
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Job 34 presents the words of Eliú, who continues to reflect on the suffering of Job and the righteousness of God. He argues that God is just and that everyone is responsible for his actions before Him. Eliú emphasizes that God is not unfair, but that people often do not understand their actions. To provide five verses related to the topics covered in Job 34, Job's verses will be excluded from the results.
Romans 2:6-8: "He will return to each one according to his procedure: the eternal life to those who, persisting in doing good, seek glory, honor and immortality; but wrath and indignation to those who are selfish, who reject the truth and follow injustice. " This verse of Romans points out that God will return to each one according to his actions and choices, both in good and evil.
Psalm 33:5: "He loves justice and right; the earth is full of the Lord's goodness." This verse of psalms points out that God loves justice and righteousness, and that His goodness is evident throughout the earth.
Proverbs 24:12: "If you say, Behold, we do not know it; will you not consider Him who has pondered hearts? Will you know the one who attends to your soul? Won't he give man to his work?" This verse of Proverbs points out that God knows people's hearts and will return to each one according to their actions.
Isaiah 59:1-2: "Behold, the hand of the Lord is not shrunk, that it cannot save; nor his ear, that cannot hear; but your iniquities make separation between you and your God; Your sins cover your face from you, that you will not hear you. " This verse of Isaiah points out that God is not unable to act, but that people's sin can push them away from him.
Psalm 11:7: "For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; the straight ones will therefore contemplate His face." This verse of psalms emphasizes that God is just and loves righteousness, and that those who live with righteousness will have the opportunity to contemplate the face of God.
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