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Job 34:29 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike, "
Job 34:29
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27 because they turned away from following him, and wouldn’t pay attention to any of his ways,
28 so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
29 When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike,
30 that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.
31 “For has any said to God, ‘I am guilty, but I will not offend any more.
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Job 34:1
"Moreover Elihu answered,"
Job 34:2
"“Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge."
Job 34:3
"For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food."
Job 34:4
"Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good."
Job 34:5
"For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, God has taken away my right."
Job 34:6
"Notwithstanding my right I am considered a liar. My wound is incurable, though I am without disobedience.’"
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