So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Treasury of Scripture to answer. Heb. from answering. righteous Job 6:29 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yes, return again, my righteousness is in it. Job 10:2,7 I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why you contend with me... Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain my own ways before him. Job 23:7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge. Job 27:4-6 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit... Job 29:11-17 When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me... Job 31:1 I made a covenant with my eyes; why then should I think on a maid? *etc: Job 33:9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. 3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. 5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. 6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and you are very old; why I was afraid, and dared not show you my opinion. 7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding. 9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10Therefore I said, Listen to me; I also will show my opinion. 11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst you searched out what to say. 12Yes, I attended to you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: 13Lest you should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusts him down, not man. 14Now he has not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. 15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion. 18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constrains me. 19Behold, my belly is as wine which has no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. 20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. 21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man. 22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.
Darby Bible Translation
And these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
King James Bible
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Young's Literal Translation
And these three men cease from answering Job, for he is righteous in his own eyes,
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