Christian Standard Bible
Job 37:24
24therefore, men fear him. He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.
Job 37:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?”
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart.”
Context of Job 37:24
22Out of the north he comes, shrouded in a golden glow; awesome majesty surrounds him. 23The Almighty — we cannot reach him — he is exalted in power! He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness, therefore, men fear him. He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.
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לָ֭כֵן יְרֵא֣וּהוּ אֲנָשִׁ֑ים לֹֽא־יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה כָּל־חַכְמֵי־לֵֽב׃ פRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 37:24
- Psalms 130:4But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.
- Jeremiah 32:39I will give them integrity of heart and action so that they will fear me always, for their good and for the good of their descendants after them.
- Jeremiah 33:9This city will bear on my behalf a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the prosperity I will give them. They will tremble with awe because of all the good and all the peace I will bring about for them.
- Hosea 3:5Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come with awe to the Lord and to his goodness in the last days.
- Matthew 10:28Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Luke 12:4“I say to you, my friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.
- Romans 2:4Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
- Romans 11:20True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware,
- Job 5:13He traps the wise in their craftiness so that the plans of the deceptive are quickly brought to an end.
- Ecclesiastes 9:11Again I saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, or the battle to the strong, or bread to the wise, or riches to the discerning, or favor to the skillful; rather, time and chance happen to all of them.
- Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who consider themselves wise and judge themselves clever.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants.
- Luke 10:21At that time he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this was your good pleasure.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective, not many powerful, not many of noble birth.
- 1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, since it is written, He catches the wise in their craftiness;
Commentaries on Job 37:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Men do therefore - Therefore men, אנשים anashim, wretched, miserable, ignorant, sinful men, should fear him. He respecteth not any - No man is valuable in his sight on account of his wisdom; for what is his wisdom when compared with that of the Omniscient? Whatever good is in man, God alone is the author of it. Let him, therefore, that glorieth, glory in the Lord. Thus ends the speech of Elihu; a speech of a widely different description, on the whole…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Men do therefore fear him - There is reason why they should fear him, or why they should treat him with reverence. He respecteth not any that are wise of heart - He pursues his own plans, and forms and executes his own counsels. He is not dependent upon the suggestions of people, and does not listen to their advice. In his schemes he is original and independent, and people should therefore regard him with profound veneration. This is the sum of all that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-24Verses 21-24 Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. do--rather, "ought." wise--in their own conceits.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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