Job 34
King James Version
34 Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
6 Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
7 What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
8 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
10 Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
24 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
37 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Job 34
Reina Valera Actualizada
34 Elihú continuó diciendo:
2 —Oigan, oh sabios, mis palabras; ustedes, los que saben, atiéndanme.
3 Porque el oído distingue las palabras,
y el paladar prueba la comida.
4 Escojamos lo que es correcto; conozcamos entre nosotros lo bueno.
5 Pues Job ha dicho: “Yo soy justo, pero Dios me ha quitado mi derecho[a].
6 ¿He de mentir respecto a mi derecho? Mi herida es incurable
a pesar de que no hubo transgresión”.
7 »¿Qué hombre hay como Job, que bebe el escarnio como agua[b],
8 que va en compañía con los que obran iniquidad
y anda con los hombres impíos?
9 Pues ha dicho:
“El hombre no sacará provecho
de estar de acuerdo con Dios”[c].
10 »Por tanto, óiganme, hombres entendidos.
¡Lejos esté de Dios la impiedad,
y del Todopoderoso la iniquidad!
11 Porque él retribuye al hombre
de acuerdo con sus obras,
y hace que cada uno halle
lo que corresponde a sus caminos.
12 Realmente, Dios no hará injusticia;
el Todopoderoso no pervertirá el derecho.
13 ¿Quién le ha puesto a cargo de su tierra? ¿Quién le ha encomendado el mundo entero?
14 Si él se propusiera en su corazón
y retirara su espíritu y su aliento,
15 toda carne perecería juntamente
y el hombre volvería al polvo.
16 »Si has entendido, oye esto;
escucha la voz de mis palabras:
17 ¿Acaso gobernará el que aborrece
el derecho?
¿Condenarás al Justo y Poderoso?
18 Él es el que dice al rey: “¡Perverso!”,
o a los nobles: “¡Impíos!”.
19 Él no hace distinción de los príncipes
ni favorece al rico ante el pobre, pues todos son obra de sus manos.
20 En un momento morirán,
a medianoche.
La gente será sacudida y pasará;
los poderosos serán eliminados, y no por mano.
21 »Porque los ojos de Dios están sobre los caminos del hombre;
él puede ver todos sus pasos.
22 No hay tinieblas ni oscuridad para que allí se puedan esconder los que hacen iniquidad.
23 Pues Dios no impone plazo al hombre para que vaya a juicio ante él.
24 Él quebranta a los fuertes sin consulta,
y en lugar de ellos establece a otros.
25 Por cuanto conoce los hechos de ellos,
en una noche los trastorna
y son aplastados.
26 Por sus maldades los castiga
en un lugar donde lo vean.
27 Porque dejaron de seguirle
y no consideraron ninguno de sus caminos
28 haciendo que el clamor del pobre llegase ante él
y que él oyera el clamor de los afligidos.
29 Si él calla, ¿quién le inculpará?
Si esconde su rostro, ¿quién lo contemplará?
Él está igualmente sobre pueblos
e individuos,
30 para evitar que reine el hombre impío
y que ponga trampas al pueblo.
31 »Porque, ¿quién ha dicho a Dios: “Ya he llevado mi castigo;
no volveré a ofender.
32 Enséñame tú lo que yo no puedo ver;
y si hice maldad, no lo volveré a hacer”?
33 ¿Acaso ha de retribuir según
tus condiciones
porque tú rechazas las suyas? Pues tú eres quien escoge, y no yo; habla entonces lo que sabes.
34 »Los hombres entendidos
y el varón sabio que me escucha me
lo dirán:
35 “Job no habla sabiamente;
sus palabras no son con entendimiento”.
36 ¡Oh, que Job fuera examinado a fondo pues responde como los hombres inicuos!
37 Porque a su pecado añade la rebelión; aplaude en medio de nosotros
y multiplica sus palabras contra Dios.
Job 34
New King James Version
Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice
34 Elihu further answered and said:
2 “Hear my words, you wise men;
Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
3 (A)For the ear tests words
As the palate tastes food.
4 Let us choose justice for ourselves;
Let us know among ourselves what is good.
5 “For Job has said, (B)‘I am righteous,
But (C)God has taken away my justice;
6 (D)Should I lie concerning my right?
My [a]wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’
7 What man is like Job,
(E)Who drinks [b]scorn like water,
8 Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity,
And walks with wicked men?
9 For (F)he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
That he should delight in God.’
10 “Therefore listen to me, you [c]men of understanding:
(G)Far be it from God to do wickedness,
And from the Almighty to commit iniquity.
11 (H)For He repays man according to his work,
And makes man to find a reward according to his way.
12 Surely God will never do wickedly,
Nor will the Almighty (I)pervert justice.
13 Who gave Him charge over the earth?
Or who appointed Him over the whole world?
14 If He should set His heart on it,
If He should (J)gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath,
15 (K)All flesh would perish together,
And man would return to dust.
16 “If you have understanding, hear this;
Listen to the sound of my words:
17 (L)Should one who hates justice govern?
Will you (M)condemn Him who is most just?
18 (N)Is it fitting to say to a king, ‘You are worthless,’
And to nobles, ‘You are wicked’?
19 Yet He (O)is not partial to princes,
Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor;
For (P)they are all the work of His hands.
20 In a moment they die, (Q)in the middle of the night;
The people are shaken and pass away;
The mighty are taken away without a hand.
21 “For(R) His eyes are on the ways of man,
And He sees all his steps.
22 (S)There is no darkness nor shadow of death
Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
23 For He need not further consider a man,
That he should go before God in judgment.
24 (T)He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry,
And sets others in their place.
25 Therefore He knows their works;
He overthrows them in the night,
And they are crushed.
26 He strikes them as wicked men
In the open sight of others,
27 Because they (U)turned back from Him,
And (V)would not consider any of His ways,
28 So that they (W)caused the cry of the poor to come to Him;
For He (X)hears the cry of the afflicted.
29 When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble?
And when He hides His face, who then can see Him,
Whether it is against a nation or a man alone?—
30 That the hypocrite should not reign,
Lest the people be ensnared.
31 “For has anyone said to God,
‘I have borne chastening;
I will offend no more;
32 Teach me what I do not see;
If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’?
33 Should He repay it according to your terms,
Just because you disavow it?
You must choose, and not I;
Therefore speak what you know.
34 “Men of understanding say to me,
Wise men who listen to me:
35 ‘Job(Y) speaks without knowledge,
His words are without wisdom.’
36 Oh, that Job were tried to the utmost,
Because his answers are like those of wicked men!
37 For he adds (Z)rebellion to his sin;
He claps his hands among us,
And multiplies his words against God.”
Version Reina Valera Actualizada, Copyright © 2015 by Editorial Mundo Hispano
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
