The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 1 , Then Elihu said:
34:2 'Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 2 , 'Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
34:3 For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 3 , For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.
34:4 Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 4 , Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
34:5 'Job says, 'I am innocent, but God denies me justice.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 5 , 'Job says, 'I am innocent, but God denies me justice.
34:6 Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 6 , Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.'
34:7 What man is like Job, who drinks scorn like water?
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 7 , What man is like Job, who drinks scorn like water?
34:8 He keeps company with evildoers; he associates with wicked men.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 8 , He keeps company with evildoers; he associates with wicked men.
34:9 For he says, 'It profits a man nothing when he tries to please God.'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 9 , For he says, 'It profits a man nothing when he tries to please God.'
34:10 'So listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do evil, from the Almighty to do wrong.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 10 , 'So listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do evil, from the Almighty to do wrong.
34:11 He repays a man for what he has done; he brings upon him what his conduct deserves.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 11 , He repays a man for what he has done; he brings upon him what his conduct deserves.
34:12 It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 12 , It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.
34:13 Who appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the whole world?
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 13 , Who appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the whole world?
34:14 If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath,
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 14 , If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath,
34:15 all mankind would perish together and man would return to the dust.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 15 , all mankind would perish together and man would return to the dust.
34:16 'If you have understanding, hear this; listen to what I say.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 16 , 'If you have understanding, hear this; listen to what I say.
34:17 Can he who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One?
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 17 , Can he who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One?
34:18 Is he not the One who says to kings, 'You are worthless,' and to nobles, 'You are wicked,'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 18 , Is he not the One who says to kings, 'You are worthless,' and to nobles, 'You are wicked,'
34:19 who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 19 , who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
34:20 They die in an instant, in the middle of the night; the people are shaken and they pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 20 , They die in an instant, in the middle of the night; the people are shaken and they pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.
34:21 'His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 21 , 'His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step.
34:22 There is no dark place, no deep shadow, where evildoers can hide.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 22 , There is no dark place, no deep shadow, where evildoers can hide.
34:23 God has no need to examine men further, that they should come before him for judgment.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 23 , God has no need to examine men further, that they should come before him for judgment.
34:24 Without inquiry he shatters the mighty and sets up others in their place.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 24 , Without inquiry he shatters the mighty and sets up others in their place.
34:25 Because he takes note of their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 25 , Because he takes note of their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
34:26 He punishes them for their wickedness where everyone can see them,
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 26 , He punishes them for their wickedness where everyone can see them,
34:27 because they turned from following him and had no regard for any of his ways.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 27 , because they turned from following him and had no regard for any of his ways.
34:28 They caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he heard the cry of the needy.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 28 , They caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he heard the cry of the needy.
34:29 But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over man and nation alike,
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 29 , But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over man and nation alike,
34:30 to keep a godless man from ruling, from laying snares for the people.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 30 , to keep a godless man from ruling, from laying snares for the people.
34:31 'Suppose a man says to God, 'I am guilty but will offend no more.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 31 , 'Suppose a man says to God, 'I am guilty but will offend no more.
34:32 Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 32 , Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.'
34:33 Should God then reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent? You must decide, not I; so tell me what you know.
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 33 , Should God then reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent? You must decide, not I; so tell me what you know.
34:34 'Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 34 , 'Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,
34:35 'Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 35 , 'Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.'
34:36 Oh, that Job might be tested to the utmost for answering like a wicked man!
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 36 , Oh, that Job might be tested to the utmost for answering like a wicked man!
34:37 To his sin he adds rebellion; scornfully he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.'
The NIV Book of Job , Chapter 34 , Verse 37 , To his sin he adds rebellion; scornfully he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.'
