Job 36:4
2 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
6 He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
- KJV
- For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
- WEB
- For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
- ASV
- For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
- DARBY
- For truly my words shall be no falsehood: one perfect in knowledge is with thee.
- BLB
- For truly, my words [are] not false; the one complete in knowledge [is] with you.
- ÅB
- For sannelig, mine ord er ikke falske; en mann med fullkommen kunnskap har du for deg.
- OTB
- Vær trygg, mine ord er ikke falske;
en som er fullkommen i kunnskap er med deg. - B1930
- For sannelig, mine ord er ikke falske; en mann med fullkommen kunnskap har du for dig.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 8:7–8
For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
Read in contextJob 37:16
Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
Read in contextPsalms 49:3
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
Read in context1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
Read in context2 Timothy 3:16–17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Read in context2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
Read in contextColossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Read in contextProverbs 22:20–21
Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,
Read in context