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Job 34:32

Job 34:32
That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let men of understanding tell me,.... Whether I am right or wrong:

and let a wise man hearken unto me; to what I have said or shall say. Elihu here addresses the company around him, the wise and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That which I see not, teach thou me - That is, in regard to my errors and sins. No prayer could be more appropriate than this. It is language becoming every one who is afflicted, and who does not see…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That which I see not - "What I do not know, teach thou me; wherein I have done iniquity, I will do so no more."

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 34:31-37

In these verses,

I. Elihu instructs Job what he should say under his affliction, Job 34:31, Job 34:32. Having reproved him for his peevish passionate words, he here puts better words into his mouth.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 34:31-33

Elihu gradually approaches the conduct of Job. He supposes the case of one animadverting on the Divine procedure and complaining of unjust affliction. This is presumption and implies that one usurps…