English Standard Version
Job 34:11
11For according to the work of a man he will repay him, and according to his ways he will make it befall him.
Job 34:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
- New International Version (NIV)He repays everyone for what they have done; he brings on them what their conduct deserves.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For He repays man according to his work, And makes man to find a reward according to his way.
- New Living Translation (NLT)He repays people according to their deeds. He treats people as they deserve.
Context of Job 34:11
9For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should take delight in God.' 10"Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding: far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong. For according to the work of a man he will repay him, and according to his ways he will make it befall him. 12Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice. 13Who gave him charge over the earth, and who laid on him the whole world?
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כִּ֤י פֹ֣עַל אָ֭דָם יְשַׁלֶּם־ל֑וֹ וּֽכְאֹ֥רַח אִ֝֗ישׁ יַמְצִאֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 34:11
- Job 33:26then man prays to God, and he accepts him; he sees his face with a shout of joy, and he restores to man his righteousness.
- Psalms 62:12and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.
- Proverbs 24:12If you say, "Behold, we did not know this," does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work?
- Jeremiah 32:19great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
- Ezekiel 33:17"Yet your people say, 'The way of the Lord is not just,' when it is their own way that is not just.
- Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
- Romans 2:6He will render to each one according to his works:
- 2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
- 1 Peter 1:17And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
- Revelation 22:12"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.
- Proverbs 1:31therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices.
- Galatians 6:7Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
Commentaries on Job 34:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11For the work of a man shall he render - God ever will do justice; the righteous shall never be forsaken, nor shall the wicked ultimately prosper.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11For the work of a man shall he render unto him - He shall treat each man as he deserves - and this is the essence of justice. Of the truth of this, also, there could have been no question. Elihu does not, indeed, apply it to the case of Job, but there can be little doubt that he intended that it should have such a reference. He regarded Job as having accused God of injustice, for having inflicted woes on him which he by no means deserved. He takes care…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-15Verses 10-15 Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11according to a man’s deeds: Compare Psalm 62:12; Proverbs 24:12; Jeremiah 32:19; Ezekiel 33:20; Matthew 16:27; Romans 2:6; Galatians 6:7–8; 1 Peter 1:17. The final judgment will occur at the end of time (2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 2:23; 22:12).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Partly here; fully, hereafter (Jr 32:19; Ro 2:6; 1Pe 1:17; Re 22:12).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 34
- 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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