Job 34:16 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“If now {thou hast} understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.”

Job 34:16

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

If he set his heart upon man, {if} he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; {man: Heb. him}

All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

If now {thou hast} understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? {govern: Heb. bind?}

{Is it fit} to say to a king, {Thou art} wicked? {and} to princes, {Ye are} ungodly?

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Job 34:1

"Furthermore Elihu answered and said,"

Job 34:2

"Hear my words, O ye wise {men}; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge."

Job 34:3

"For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. {mouth: Heb. palate}"

Job 34:4

"Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what {is} good."

Job 34:5

"For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment."

Job 34:6

"Should I lie against my right? my wound {is} incurable without transgression. {my wound: Heb. mine arrow}"

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