Job 36:4
2 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.
3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
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 shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Read in contextJob 37:16
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Read in contextPsalms 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Read in context1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
Read in context2 Timothy 3:16–17
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Read in context2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
Read in contextColossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Read in contextProverbs 22:20–21
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
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