Job 37:24
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New International Version (©1984)
Therefore, men revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?"

New Living Translation (©2007)
No wonder people everywhere fear him. All who are wise show him reverence."

English Standard Version (©2001)
Therefore men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Therefore men fear Him; He does not regard any who are wise of heart."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
That is why people should fear him. He does not respect those who think they're wise."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.

American King James Version
Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.

American Standard Version
Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.

Darby Bible Translation
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

English Revised Version
Men do therefore fear him: he regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

Webster's Bible Translation
Men therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

World English Bible
Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Men 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 Elihu had to say - that God was original and independent; that he did not ask counsel of people in his dealings; that he was great, and glorious, and inscrutable in his plans; and that people therefore should bow before him with profound submission and adoration. It was to be presumed that he was wise and good in all that he did, and to this independent and almighty Sovereign man ought to submit his understanding and his heart. Having illustrated and enforced this sentiment, Elihu, overwhelmed with the awful symbols of the approaching Deity, is silent, and God is introduced to close the controversy.


Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Men 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, from that of the three friends of Job who had spoken so largely before him. In the speeches of Eliphaz, Zophar, and Bildad, there is little besides a tissue of borrowed wise sayings, and ancient proverbs and maxims, relative to the nature of God, and his moral government of the world. In the speech of Elihu every thing appears to be original; he speaks from a deep and comprehensive mind, that had profoundly studied the subjects on which he discoursed. His descriptions of the Divine attributes, and of the wonderful works of God, are correct, splendid, impressive, and inimitable. Elihu, having now come nearly to a close, and knowing that the Almighty would appear and speak for himself, judiciously prepares for and announces his coming by the thunder and lightning of which he has given so terrific and majestic a description in this and the preceding chapter. The evidences of the Divine presence throng on his eyes and mind; the incomprehensible glory and excellency of God confound all his powers of reasoning and description; he cannot arrange his words by reason of darkness; and he concludes with stating, that to poor weak man God must for ever be incomprehensible, and to him a subject of deep religious fear and reverence. Just then the terrible majesty of the Lord appears! Elihu is silent! The rushing mighty wind, for which the description of the thunder and lightning had prepared poor, confounded, astonished Job, proclaims the presence of Jehovah: and out of this whirlwind God answers for and proclaims himself! Reader, canst thou not conceive something of what these men felt? Art thou not astonished, perplexed, confounded, in reading over these descriptions of the thunder of God's power? Prepare, then, to hear the voice of God himself out of this whirlwind.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Men do therefore fear him,.... Or should, because of his greatness in power, judgment, and justice; and because of his goodness, in not afflicting for his pleasure's sake, but for the profit of men; and therefore they should reverence and adore him, submit to his will, patiently bear afflictions, serve him internally and externally, with reverence and godly fear;

he respecteth not any that are wise of heart; that are wise in a natural sense: these are not always regarded by God, or are his favourites; neither temporal blessings, nor special grace, or the knowledge of spiritual things, are always given to the wise and prudent, Ecclesiastes 9:11. Or that are wise in their own conceit; there is a woe to such; and there is more hope of a fool than of him, Isaiah 5:21. Or he is not "afraid" of them (c), as some choose to render the word; he fears not to reprove them and correct them for their faults, or the schemes they form to counterwork him; for he can take them in their craftiness, and carry their counsel headlong. Or "every wise in heart shall not see him" (d): the world by wisdom knows him not; nor can any look into his heart, his thoughts, purposes, and designs, and into the causes and reasons of his actions; nor have those that are truly wise perfect vision and knowledge of him now, 1 Corinthians 13:9.

(c) "non timebit", Osiander. (d) "Non videbit eum omuis sapiens corde"; so some in Drusius.


Geneva Study Bible

Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.


Wesley's Notes

37:24 Fear - Fear or reverence him, and humbly submit to him, and not presume to quarrel or dispute with him. Wise of heart - Wise in their own eyes.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

24. do-rather, "ought."

wise-in their own conceits.


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

37:21-24 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 darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind which passes and clears them away. What is that wind? It is his Holy Spirit. As the wind dispels and sweeps away the clouds which are gathered in the air, so the Spirit of God clears our souls from the clouds and fogs of ignorance and unbelief, of sin and lust. From all these clouds the Holy Spirit of God frees us in the work of regeneration. And from all the clouds which trouble our consciences, the Holy Spirit sets us free in the work of consolation. Now that God is about to speak, Elihu delivers a few words, as the sum of all his discourse. With God is terrible majesty. Sooner or later all men shall fear him.


Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
Job 5:13 He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away.
Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

Cause Conceit Fear Heart Regard Regardeth Respect Respecteth Revere Wise


Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

fear Ps 130:4 Jer 32:39 33:9 Ho 3:5 Mt 10:28 Lu 12:4,5 Ro 2:4 11:20-22

he 5:13 Ec 9:11 Isa 5:21 Mt 11:25,26 Lu 10:21 1Co 1:26 3:19

Job Chapter 37 Verse 24

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