2Oíd, sabios, mis palabras; Y vosotros, doctos, estadme atentos.
3Porque el oído prueba las palabras, Como el paladar gusta lo que uno come.
4Escojamos para nosotros el juicio, Conozcamos entre nosotros cuál sea lo bueno.
5Porque Job ha dicho: Yo soy justo, Y Dios me ha quitado mi derecho.
6¿He de mentir yo contra mi razón? Dolorosa es mi herida sin haber hecho yo transgresión.
7¿Qué hombre hay como Job, Que bebe el escarnio como agua,
8Y va en compañía con los que hacen iniquidad, Y anda con los hombres malos?
9Porque ha dicho: De nada servirá al hombre El conformar su voluntad a Dios.
10Por tanto, varones de inteligencia, oídme: Lejos esté de Dios la impiedad, Y del Omnipotente la iniquidad.
11Porque él pagará al hombre según su obra, Y le retribuirá conforme a su camino.
12Sí, por cierto, Dios no hará injusticia, Y el Omnipotente no pervertirá el derecho.
13¿Quién visitó por él la tierra? ¿Y quién puso en orden todo el mundo?
14Si él pusiese sobre el hombre su corazón, Y recogiese así su espíritu y su aliento,
15Toda carne perecería juntamente, Y el hombre volvería al polvo.
16Si, pues, hay en ti entendimiento, oye esto; Escucha la voz de mis palabras.
17¿Gobernará el que aborrece juicio? ¿Y condenarás tú al que es tan justo?
18¿Se dirá al rey: Perverso; Y a los príncipes: Impíos?
19¿Cuánto menos a aquel que no hace acepción de personas de príncipes. Ni respeta más al rico que al pobre, Porque todos son obra de sus manos?
20En un momento morirán, Y a medianoche se alborotarán los pueblos, y pasarán, Y sin mano será quitado el poderoso.
21Porque sus ojos están sobre los caminos del hombre, Y ve todos sus pasos.
22No hay tinieblas ni sombra de muerte Donde se escondan los que hacen maldad.
23No carga, pues, él al hombre más de lo justo, Para que vaya con Dios a juicio.
24Él quebrantará a los fuertes sin indagación, Y hará estar a otros en su lugar.
25Por tanto, él hará notorias las obras de ellos, Cuando los trastorne en la noche, y sean quebrantados.
26Como a malos los herirá En lugar donde sean vistos;
27Por cuanto así se apartaron de él, Y no consideraron ninguno de sus caminos,
28Haciendo venir delante de él el clamor del pobre, Y que oiga el clamor de los necesitados.
29Si él diere reposo, ¿quién inquietará? Si escondiere el rostro, ¿quién lo mirará? Esto sobre una nación, y lo mismo sobre un hombre;
30Haciendo que no reine el hombre impío Para vejaciones del pueblo.
31De seguro conviene que se diga a Dios: He llevado ya castigo, no ofenderé ya más;
32Enséñame tú lo que yo no veo; Si hice mal, no lo haré más.
33¿Ha de ser eso según tu parecer? Él te retribuirá, ora rehúses, ora aceptes, y no yo; Di, si no, lo que tú sabes.
34Los hombres inteligentes dirán conmigo, Y el hombre sabio que me oiga:
35Que Job no habla con sabiduría, Y que sus palabras no son con entendimiento.
36Deseo yo que Job sea probado ampliamente, A causa de sus respuestas semejantes a las de los hombres inicuos.
37Porque a su pecado añadió rebeldía; Bate palmas contra nosotros, Y contra Dios multiplica sus palabras.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
Versículo 2
I. This chapter is addressed also to the "friends" as the thirty-third chapter to Job alone.
This chapter is addressed also to the "friends" as the thirty-third chapter to Job alone.
II
Versículo 3
II. palate--(See on Job 12:11; Job 33:2).
palate--(See on Job 12:11; Job 33:2).
III
Versículo 4
III. judgment--Let us select among the conflicting sentiments advanced, what will stand the test of ex…
judgment--Let us select among the conflicting sentiments advanced, what will stand the test of examination.
IV
Versículo 5
IV. judgment--my right. Job's own words (Job 13:18; Job 27:2).
judgment--my right. Job's own words (Job 13:18; Job 27:2).
V
Versículo 6
V. Were I to renounce my right (that is, confess myself guilty), I should die. Job virtually had sai…
Were I to renounce my right (that is, confess myself guilty), I should die. Job virtually had said so (Job 27:4-5; Job 6:28). MAURER, not so well, "Notwithstanding my right (innocence) I am treated as a liar," by God, by His afflicting me.
my wound--literally, "mine arrow," namely, by which I am pierced. So "my stroke" ("hand," Job 23:2, Margin). My sickness (Job 6:4; Job 16:13).
without transgression--without fault of mine to deserve it (Job 16:17).
VI
Versículo 7
VI. (Job 15:16). Image from the camel.
(Job 15:16). Image from the camel.
scorning--against God (Job 15:4).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. Job virtually goes in company (makes common cause) with the wicked, by taking up their sentiments…
Job virtually goes in company (makes common cause) with the wicked, by taking up their sentiments (Job 9:22-23, Job 9:30; Job 21:7-15), or at least by saying, that those who act on such sentiments are unpunished (Mal 3:14). To deny God's righteous government because we do not see the reasons of His acts, is virtually to take part with the ungodly.
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. with God--in intimacy (Psa 50:18, Margin).
with God--in intimacy (Psa 50:18, Margin).
IX
Versículo 10
IX. The true answer to Job, which God follows up (Job 38:1-41). Man is to believe God's ways are righ…
The true answer to Job, which God follows up (Job 38:1-41). Man is to believe God's ways are right, because they are His, not because we fully see they are so (Rom 9:14; Deu 32:4; Gen 18:25).
XI. (Job 8:3). In opposition to Job, Job 34:5, will not--cannot.
(Job 8:3). In opposition to Job, Job 34:5, will not--cannot.
XII
Versículo 13
XII. If the world were not God's property, as having been made by Him, but committed to His charge by …
If the world were not God's property, as having been made by Him, but committed to His charge by some superior, it might be possible for Him to act unjustly, as He would not thereby be injuring Himself; but as it is, for God to act unjustly would undermine the whole order of the world, and so would injure God's own property (Job 36:23).
disposed--hath founded (Isa 44:7), established the circle of the globe.
XIII
Versículo 14
XIII. "If He were to set His heart on man," either to injure him, or to take strict account of his sins…
"If He were to set His heart on man," either to injure him, or to take strict account of his sins. The connection supports rather [UMBREIT], "If He had regard to himself (only), and were to gather unto Himself (Psa 104:29) man's spirit, &c. (which he sends forth, Psa 104:30; Ecc 12:7), all flesh must perish together," &c. (Gen 3:19). God's loving preservation of His creatures proves He cannot be selfish, and therefore cannot be unjust.
XIV
Versículo 16
XIV. In Job 34:2, Elihu had spoken to all in general, now he calls Job's special attention.
In Job 34:2, Elihu had spoken to all in general, now he calls Job's special attention.
XV
Versículo 17
XV. "Can even He who (in thy view) hateth right (justice) govern?" The government of the world would …
"Can even He who (in thy view) hateth right (justice) govern?" The government of the world would be impossible if injustice were sanctioned. God must be just, because He governs (Sa2 23:3).
govern--literally, "bind," namely, by authority (so "reign," Sa1 9:17, Margin). UMBREIT translates for "govern, repress wrath, namely, against Job for his accusations.
most just--rather, "Him who is at once mighty and just" (in His government of the world).
16
Versículo 18
16. Literally, (Is it fit) to be said to a king? It would be a gross outrage to reproach thus an eart…
Literally, (Is it fit) to be said to a king? It would be a gross outrage to reproach thus an earthly monarch, much more the King of kings (Exo 22:28). But MAURER with the Septuagint and Vulgate reads, (It is not fit to accuse of injustice Him) who says to a king, Thou art wicked; to princes, Ye are ungodly; that is, who punishes impartially the great, as the small. This accords with Job 34:19.
17
Versículo 19
17. (Act 10:34; Ch2 19:7; Pro 22:2; Job 31:15).
(Act 10:34; Ch2 19:7; Pro 22:2; Job 31:15).
18
Versículo 20
18. they--"the rich" and "princes" who offend God.
they--"the rich" and "princes" who offend God.
the people--namely, of the guilty princes: guilty also themselves.
at midnight--image from a night attack of an enemy on a camp, which becomes an easy prey (Exo 12:29-30).
without hand--without visible agency, by the mere word of God (so Job 20:26; Zac 4:6; Dan 2:34).
19
Versículo 21
19. God's omniscience and omnipotence enable Him to execute immediate justice. He needs not to be lon…
God's omniscience and omnipotence enable Him to execute immediate justice. He needs not to be long on the "watch," as Job thought (Job 7:12; Ch2 16:9; Jer 32:19).
20
Versículo 22
20. shadow of death--thick darkness (Amo 9:2-3; Psa 139:12).
shadow of death--thick darkness (Amo 9:2-3; Psa 139:12).
21
Versículo 23
21. (Co1 10:13; Lam 3:32; Isa 27:8). Better, as UMBREIT, "He does not (needs not to) regard (as in Jo…
(Co1 10:13; Lam 3:32; Isa 27:8). Better, as UMBREIT, "He does not (needs not to) regard (as in Job 34:14; Isa 41:20) man long (so Hebrew, Gen 46:29) in order that he may go (be brought by God) into judgment." Literally, "lest his (attention) upon men" (Job 11:10-11). So Job 34:24, "without number" ought to be translated, "without [needing any] searching out," such as has to be made in human judgments.
22
Versículo 24
22. break in pieces-- (Psa 2:9; Job 12:18; Dan 2:21).
break in pieces-- (Psa 2:9; Job 12:18; Dan 2:21).
23
Versículo 25
23. Therefore--because He knows all things (Job 34:21). He knows their works, without a formal invest…
Therefore--because He knows all things (Job 34:21). He knows their works, without a formal investigation (Job 34:24).
in the night--suddenly, unexpectedly (Job 34:20). Fitly in the night, as it was in it that the godless hid themselves (Job 34:22). UMBREIT, less simply, for "overturneth," translates, "walketh"; that is, God is ever on the alert, discovering all wickedness.
24
Versículo 26
24. He striketh them--chasteneth.
He striketh them--chasteneth.
as--that is, because they are wicked.
sight of others--Sinners hid themselves in darkness; therefore they are punished before all, in open day. Image from the place of public execution (Job 40:12; Exo 14:30; Sa2 12:12).
25
Versículo 27
25. The grounds of their punishment in Job 34:26. Job 34:28 states in what respect they "considered n…
The grounds of their punishment in Job 34:26. Job 34:28 states in what respect they "considered not God's ways," namely, by oppression, whereby "they caused the cry," &c.
26
Versículo 29
26. (Pro 16:7; Isa 26:3).
(Pro 16:7; Isa 26:3).
make trouble--rather, "condemn" (Rom 8:33-34). MAURER, from the reference being only to the godless, in the next clause, and Job 34:20 translates, "When God keeps quiet" (leaves men to perish) Psa 83:1; [UMBREIT] from the Arabic (strikes to the earth), "who shall condemn Him as unjust?" Job 34:17.
hideth . . . face-- (Job 23:8-9; Psa 13:1).
it be done--Whether it be against a guilty nation (Kg2 18:9-12) or an individual, that God acts so.
27
Versículo 30
27. Ensnared--into sin (Kg1 12:28, Kg1 12:30). Or rather, "enthralled by further oppression," Job 34:…
Ensnared--into sin (Kg1 12:28, Kg1 12:30). Or rather, "enthralled by further oppression," Job 34:26-28.
28
Versículo 31
28. Job accordingly says so (Job 40:3-5; Mic 7:9; Lev 26:41). It was to lead him to this that Elihu w…
Job accordingly says so (Job 40:3-5; Mic 7:9; Lev 26:41). It was to lead him to this that Elihu was sent. Though no hypocrite, Job, like all, had sin; therefore through affliction he was to be brought to humble himself under God. All sorrow is a proof of the common heritage of sin, in which the godly shares; and therefore he ought to regard it as a merciful correction. UMBREIT and MAURER lose this by translating, as the Hebrew will bear, "Has any a right to say to God, I have borne chastisement and yet have not sinned?" (so Job 34:6).
borne--namely, the penalty of sin, as in Lev 5:1, Lev 5:17.
offend--literally, "to deal destructively or corruptly" (Neh 1:7).
30. Rather, "should God recompense (sinners) according to thy mind? Then it is for thee to reject and…
Rather, "should God recompense (sinners) according to thy mind? Then it is for thee to reject and to choose, and not me" [UMBREIT]; or as MAURER, "For thou hast rejected God's way of recompensing; state therefore thy way, for thou must choose, not I," that is, it is thy part, not mine, to show a better way than God's.
31
Versículo 34
31. Rather, "men . . . will say to me, and the wise man (Job 34:2, Job 34:10) who hearkens to me (wil…
Rather, "men . . . will say to me, and the wise man (Job 34:2, Job 34:10) who hearkens to me (will say), 'Job hath spoken,'" &c.
32
Versículo 36
32. Margin, not so well, "My father," Elihu addressing God. This title does not elsewhere occur in Job.
Margin, not so well, "My father," Elihu addressing God. This title does not elsewhere occur in Job.
tried--by calamities.
answers for wicked men--(See on Job 34:8). Trials of the godly are not removed until they produce the effect designed.
clappeth . . . hands--in scorn (Job 27:23; Eze 21:17).
multiplieth . . . words-- (Job 11:2; Job 35:16). To his original "sin" to correct which trials have been sent, "he adds rebellion," that is, words arraigning God's justice.
Next: Job Chapter 35
Antiguo Testamento
Job — Capítulo 34
(Job 34:1-37) answered--proceeded.
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Además Eliú dijo:
2Oíd, sabios, mis palabras; Y vosotros, doctos, estadme atentos.
3Porque el oído prueba las palabras, Como el paladar gusta lo que uno come.
4Escojamos para nosotros el juicio, Conozcamos entre nosotros cuál sea lo bueno.
5Porque Job ha dicho: Yo soy justo, Y Dios me ha quitado mi derecho.
6¿He de mentir yo contra mi razón? Dolorosa es mi herida sin haber hecho yo transgresión.
7¿Qué hombre hay como Job, Que bebe el escarnio como agua,
8Y va en compañía con los que hacen iniquidad, Y anda con los hombres malos?
9Porque ha dicho: De nada servirá al hombre El conformar su voluntad a Dios.
10Por tanto, varones de inteligencia, oídme: Lejos esté de Dios la impiedad, Y del Omnipotente la iniquidad.
11Porque él pagará al hombre según su obra, Y le retribuirá conforme a su camino.
12Sí, por cierto, Dios no hará injusticia, Y el Omnipotente no pervertirá el derecho.
13¿Quién visitó por él la tierra? ¿Y quién puso en orden todo el mundo?
14Si él pusiese sobre el hombre su corazón, Y recogiese así su espíritu y su aliento,
15Toda carne perecería juntamente, Y el hombre volvería al polvo.
16Si, pues, hay en ti entendimiento, oye esto; Escucha la voz de mis palabras.
17¿Gobernará el que aborrece juicio? ¿Y condenarás tú al que es tan justo?
18¿Se dirá al rey: Perverso; Y a los príncipes: Impíos?
19¿Cuánto menos a aquel que no hace acepción de personas de príncipes. Ni respeta más al rico que al pobre, Porque todos son obra de sus manos?
20En un momento morirán, Y a medianoche se alborotarán los pueblos, y pasarán, Y sin mano será quitado el poderoso.
21Porque sus ojos están sobre los caminos del hombre, Y ve todos sus pasos.
22No hay tinieblas ni sombra de muerte Donde se escondan los que hacen maldad.
23No carga, pues, él al hombre más de lo justo, Para que vaya con Dios a juicio.
24Él quebrantará a los fuertes sin indagación, Y hará estar a otros en su lugar.
25Por tanto, él hará notorias las obras de ellos, Cuando los trastorne en la noche, y sean quebrantados.
26Como a malos los herirá En lugar donde sean vistos;
27Por cuanto así se apartaron de él, Y no consideraron ninguno de sus caminos,
28Haciendo venir delante de él el clamor del pobre, Y que oiga el clamor de los necesitados.
29Si él diere reposo, ¿quién inquietará? Si escondiere el rostro, ¿quién lo mirará? Esto sobre una nación, y lo mismo sobre un hombre;
30Haciendo que no reine el hombre impío Para vejaciones del pueblo.
31De seguro conviene que se diga a Dios: He llevado ya castigo, no ofenderé ya más;
32Enséñame tú lo que yo no veo; Si hice mal, no lo haré más.
33¿Ha de ser eso según tu parecer? Él te retribuirá, ora rehúses, ora aceptes, y no yo; Di, si no, lo que tú sabes.
34Los hombres inteligentes dirán conmigo, Y el hombre sabio que me oiga:
35Que Job no habla con sabiduría, Y que sus palabras no son con entendimiento.
36Deseo yo que Job sea probado ampliamente, A causa de sus respuestas semejantes a las de los hombres inicuos.
37Porque a su pecado añadió rebeldía; Bate palmas contra nosotros, Y contra Dios multiplica sus palabras.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. This chapter is addressed also to the "friends" as the thirty-third chapter to Job alone.
Versículo 3
II. palate--(See on Job 12:11; Job 33:2).
Versículo 4
III. judgment--Let us select among the conflicting sentiments advanced, what will stand the test of ex…
Versículo 5
IV. judgment--my right. Job's own words (Job 13:18; Job 27:2).
Versículo 6
V. Were I to renounce my right (that is, confess myself guilty), I should die. Job virtually had sai…
Versículo 7
VI. (Job 15:16). Image from the camel.
Versículo 8
VII. Job virtually goes in company (makes common cause) with the wicked, by taking up their sentiments…
Versículo 9
VIII. with God--in intimacy (Psa 50:18, Margin).
Versículo 10
IX. The true answer to Job, which God follows up (Job 38:1-41). Man is to believe God's ways are righ…
Versículo 11
X. Partly here; fully, hereafter (Jer 32:19; Rom 2:6; Pe1 1:17; Rev 22:12).
Versículo 12
XI. (Job 8:3). In opposition to Job, Job 34:5, will not--cannot.
Versículo 13
XII. If the world were not God's property, as having been made by Him, but committed to His charge by …
Versículo 14
XIII. "If He were to set His heart on man," either to injure him, or to take strict account of his sins…
Versículo 16
XIV. In Job 34:2, Elihu had spoken to all in general, now he calls Job's special attention.
Versículo 17
XV. "Can even He who (in thy view) hateth right (justice) govern?" The government of the world would …
Versículo 18
16. Literally, (Is it fit) to be said to a king? It would be a gross outrage to reproach thus an eart…
Versículo 19
17. (Act 10:34; Ch2 19:7; Pro 22:2; Job 31:15).
Versículo 20
18. they--"the rich" and "princes" who offend God.
Versículo 21
19. God's omniscience and omnipotence enable Him to execute immediate justice. He needs not to be lon…
Versículo 22
20. shadow of death--thick darkness (Amo 9:2-3; Psa 139:12).
Versículo 23
21. (Co1 10:13; Lam 3:32; Isa 27:8). Better, as UMBREIT, "He does not (needs not to) regard (as in Jo…
Versículo 24
22. break in pieces-- (Psa 2:9; Job 12:18; Dan 2:21).
Versículo 25
23. Therefore--because He knows all things (Job 34:21). He knows their works, without a formal invest…
Versículo 26
24. He striketh them--chasteneth.
Versículo 27
25. The grounds of their punishment in Job 34:26. Job 34:28 states in what respect they "considered n…
Versículo 29
26. (Pro 16:7; Isa 26:3).
Versículo 30
27. Ensnared--into sin (Kg1 12:28, Kg1 12:30). Or rather, "enthralled by further oppression," Job 34:…
Versículo 31
28. Job accordingly says so (Job 40:3-5; Mic 7:9; Lev 26:41). It was to lead him to this that Elihu w…
Versículo 32
29. (Job 10:2; Psa 32:8; Psa 19:12; Psa 139:23-24).
Versículo 33
30. Rather, "should God recompense (sinners) according to thy mind? Then it is for thee to reject and…
Versículo 34
31. Rather, "men . . . will say to me, and the wise man (Job 34:2, Job 34:10) who hearkens to me (wil…
Versículo 36
32. Margin, not so well, "My father," Elihu addressing God. This title does not elsewhere occur in Job.
Versículo 37
33. clappeth . . . hands--in scorn (Job 27:23; Eze 21:17).