# Job 34

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Then Elihu continued: [2] “Hear my words, O wise men;
give ear to me, O men of learning. [3] For the ear tests words
as the mouth tastes food. [4] Let us choose for ourselves what is right;
let us learn together what is good. [5] For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous,
yet God has deprived me of justice. [6] Would I lie about my case?
My wound is incurable,
though I am without transgression.’ [7] What man is like Job,
who drinks up derision like water? [8] He keeps company with evildoers
and walks with wicked men. [9] For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
that he should delight in God.’ [10] Therefore listen to me,
O men of understanding.
Far be it from God to do wrong,
and from the Almighty to act unjustly. [11] For according to a man’s deeds He repays him;
according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. [12] Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly,
and the Almighty does not pervert justice. [13] Who gave Him charge over the earth?
Who appointed Him over the whole world? [14] If He were to set His heart to it
and withdraw His Spirit and breath, [15] all flesh would perish together
and mankind would return to the dust. [16] If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to my words. [17] Could one who hates justice govern?
Will you condemn the just and mighty One, [18] who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’
and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ [19] who is not partial to princes
and does not favor rich over poor?
For they are all the work of His hands. [20] They die in an instant,
in the middle of the night.
The people convulse and pass away;
the mighty are removed without human hand. [21] For His eyes are on the ways of a man,
and He sees his every step. [22] There is no darkness or deep shadow
where the workers of iniquity can hide. [23] For God need not examine a man further
or have him approach for judgment. [24] He shatters the mighty without inquiry
and sets up others in their place. [25] Therefore, He recognizes their deeds;
He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. [26] He strikes them for their wickedness
in full view, [27] because they turned aside from Him
and had no regard for any of His ways. [28] They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him,
and He heard the outcry of the afflicted. [29] But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him?
When He hides His face, who can see Him?
Yet He watches over both man and nation, [30] that godless men should not rule
or lay snares for the people. [31] Suppose someone says to God,
‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. [32] Teach me what I cannot see;
if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ [33] Should God repay you on your own terms
when you have disavowed His?
You must choose, not I;
so tell me what you know. [34] Men of understanding will declare to me,
and the wise men who hear me will say: [35] ‘Job speaks without knowledge;
his words lack insight.’ [36] If only Job were tried to the utmost
for answering like a wicked man. [37] For he adds rebellion to his sin;
he claps his hands among us
and multiplies his words against God.”

## Each verse

- Job 34:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/1
- Job 34:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/2
- Job 34:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/3
- Job 34:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/4
- Job 34:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/5
- Job 34:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/6
- Job 34:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/7
- Job 34:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/8
- Job 34:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/9
- Job 34:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/10
- Job 34:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/11
- Job 34:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/12
- Job 34:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/13
- Job 34:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/14
- Job 34:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/15
- Job 34:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/16
- Job 34:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/17
- Job 34:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/18
- Job 34:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/19
- Job 34:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/20
- Job 34:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/21
- Job 34:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/22
- Job 34:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/23
- Job 34:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/24
- Job 34:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/25
- Job 34:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/26
- Job 34:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/27
- Job 34:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/28
- Job 34:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/29
- Job 34:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/30
- Job 34:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/31
- Job 34:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/32
- Job 34:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/33
- Job 34:34 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/34
- Job 34:35 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/35
- Job 34:36 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/36
- Job 34:37 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/34/37