Job 34 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Job 34
1Moreouer Elihu answered, and saide,
2Heare my wordes, ye wise men, and hearken vnto me, ye that haue knowledge.
3For the eare tryeth the words, as the mouth tasteth meate.
4Let vs seeke iudgement among vs, and let vs knowe among our selues what is good.
5For Iob hath saide, I am righteous, and God hath taken away my iudgement.
6Should I lye in my right? my wound of the arrowe is grieuous without my sinne.
7What man is like Iob, that drinketh scornfulnesse like water?
8Which goeth in the companie of them that worke iniquitie, and walketh with wicked men?
9For he hath saide, It profiteth a man nothing that he should walke with God.
10Therefore hearken vnto me, ye men of wisedome, God forbid that wickednesse should be in God, and iniquitie in the Almightie.
11For he will render vnto man according to his worke, and cause euery one to finde according to his way.
12And certainely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almightie peruert iudgement.
13Whome hath he appointed ouer the earth beside him selfe? or who hath placed the whole worlde?
14If he set his heart vpon man, and gather vnto him selfe his spirit and his breath,
15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall returne vnto dust.
16And if thou hast vnderstanding, heare this and hearken to the voyce of my wordes.
17Shal he that hateth iudgement, gouerne? and wilt thou iudge him wicked that is most iust?
18Wilt thou say vnto a King, Thou art wicked? or to princes, Ye are vngodly?
19How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, and regardeth not the rich, more then the poore? for they be all the worke of his handes.
20They shall die suddenly, and the people shalbe troubled at midnight, and they shall passe foorth and take away the mightie without hand.
21For his eyes are vpon the wayes of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22There is no darkenesse nor shadowe of death, that the workers of iniquitie might be hid therein.
23For he will not lay on man so much, that he should enter into iudgement with God.
24He shall breake the mightie without seeking, and shall set vp other in their stead.
25Therefore shall he declare their works: he shall turne the night, and they shalbe destroyed.
26He striketh them as wicked men in the places of the seers,
27Because they haue turned backe from him, and would not consider all his wayes:
28So that they haue caused the voyce of the poore to come vnto him, and he hath heard the cry of the afflicted.
29And when he giueth quietnesse, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who can beholde him, whether it be vpon nations, or vpon a man onely?
30Because the hypocrite doeth reigne, and because the people are snared.
31Surely it appertaineth vnto God to say, I haue pardoned, I will not destroy.
32But if I see not, teach thou me: if I haue done wickedly, I will doe no more.
33Wil he performe the thing through thee? for thou hast reproued it, because that thou hast chosen, and not I. now speake what thou knowest.
34Let men of vnderstanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken vnto me.
35Iob hath not spoken of knowledge, neyther were his wordes according to wisedome.
36I desire that Iob may be tryed, vnto the ende touching the answeres for wicked men.
37For he addeth rebellion vnto his sinne: he clappeth his handes among vs, and multiplieth his wordes against God.
Job 34
1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
6Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
7What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
10Therefore 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.
11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
13Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
14If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
19How 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.
20In 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.
21For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
23For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
25Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
29When 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:
30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
31Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
32That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
33Should 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.
34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
36My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
37For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Job 34
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Job 34:16
"And if thou hast vnderstanding, heare this and hearken to the voyce of my wordes."
"If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words."
