1 After proclaiming these things, Eliu now had this to say:
2 May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me.
3 For the ear examines words, and the mouth discerns foods by the taste.
4 Let us choose judgment for ourselves, and let us consider among ourselves what is best.
5 For Job has said: “I am just, yet God has subverted my judgment.
6 For, within my judgment, there is a lie: my vehement barbs are without any sin.”
7 What man is there that is like Job, who drinks up derision as if it were water,
8 who accompanies those who work iniquity, and who walks with impious men?
9 For he has said, “Man will not please God, even if he should travel with him.”
10 Therefore, prudent men, hear me: impiety is far from God, and iniquity is far from the Almighty.
11 For he will restore to man his works, and according to the ways of each, he will repay them.
12 For truly, God will not condemn in vain, nor will the Almighty repudiate judgment.
13 What other is established over the earth? Or whom has he placed over the world, which he made?
14 But, if he directs his heart towards him, he will draw his spirit and breath to himself.
15 All flesh will fail together, and man will return to ashes.
16 Therefore, if you have understanding, hear what is said, and heed the sound of my eloquence.
17 Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just?
18 He says to the king, “You are an apostate.” He calls commanders impious.
19 He does not accept the reputation of leaders; nor does he recognize the tyrant as he contends against the poor. For all are the work of his hands.
20 They will die suddenly, and the people will be troubled in the middle of the night, but they will pass through it, and the violent will be taken away without a hand.
21 For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he examines all of their steps.
22 There is no darkness and no shadow of death, where those who work iniquity may be hidden.
23 For it is no longer within the power of man to enter into judgment with God.
24 He will break into many innumerable pieces, and he will cause others to stand up in their place.
25 For he knows their works, and, as a result, he will bring the night, and they will be crushed.
26 Just as the impious do, he has struck them in a place where they can be seen.
27 They, as if with great diligence, have withdrawn from him, and they refused to understand all his ways,
28 so that they caused the outcry of the needy to reach him, and he heard the voice of the poor.
29 For, when he grants peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hides his face, who is there that can contemplate him, either among the nations, or among all men?
30 He causes a hypocritical man to reign because of the sins of the people.
31 Therefore, since I have been speaking about God, I will not prevent you from doing the same.
32 If I have erred, you may teach me; if I have spoken unfairly, I will add no more.
33 Does God require this of you because it is displeasing to you? For you were the first to speak, and not I. But if you know something better, speak.
34 Let men of understanding speak to me, and let a wise man listen to me.
35 But Job has been speaking foolishly, and his words contain unsound teaching.
36 My father, let Job be tested even to the end; may you not retreat from a man of iniquity.
37 For he adds blasphemy on top of his sins; nevertheless, let him be constrained to be among us, and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches.
Versículos relacionados com Job, 34:
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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