32 [a]But if I see not, teach thou me: if I have done wickedly, I will do no more.

33 Will he perform the thing through [b]thee? for thou hast reproved [c]it, because that thou hast chosen, and not I: now speak what thou knowest.

34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:32 Thus Elihu speaketh in the person of God, as it were mocking Job, because he would be wiser than God.
  2. Job 34:33 Will God use thy counsel in doing his works?
  3. Job 34:33 Thus he speaketh in the person of God, as though Job should choose and refuse affliction at his pleasure.

32 Teach me what I cannot see;(A)
    if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’(B)
33 Should God then reward you on your terms,
    when you refuse to repent?(C)
You must decide, not I;
    so tell me what you know.

34 “Men of understanding declare,
    wise men who hear me say to me,

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