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Job 32:13

Job 32:13
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Lest ye should say, we have found out wisdom,.... They were left to themselves, and not directed to take the proper methods of convincing Job, and answering his arguments; lest they should be wise in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom - That is, this has been permitted and ordered in such a manner that it might be manifest that the truths which are to convince him come from God and not…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

We have found out wisdom - We by dint of our own wisdom and understanding, have found out the true system of God's providence; and have been able to account for all the sufferings and tribulations of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 32:6-14

Elihu here appears to have been,

I. A man of great modesty and humility. Though a young man, and a man of abilities, yet not pert, and confident, and assuming: his face shone, and, like Moses, he did…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 32:13-14

These verses mean,

13. Say not, We have found wisdom,

God may thrust him down, not man;

14. For he hath not directed his words against me, &c.

Elihu refuses to let the three friends excuse…