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Job 34:4

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 34:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.
Job 34:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 34

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Moreover Elihu answered and said,
2Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
3For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.
4Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.
5For Job hath said, I am righteous, And God hath taken away my right:
6Notwithstanding my right I am [accounted] a liar; My wound is incurable, [though I am] without transgression.
7What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let us choose to us judgments, etc.] Take the part of the question or controversy in which truth and justice lie, and he doubtless has respect to the present controversy with Job; let us know among ourselves what [is] good; agree upon that which is best to be done in the present case, what judgment to be made of the dealings of God with Job, and his behaviour under them, and what the best advice to give to him.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“judgment--Let us select among the conflicting sentiments advanced, what will stand the test of examination.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let us choose to us judgment - That is, let us examine and explore what is true and right. Amidst the conflicting opinions, and the sentiments which have been advanced, let us find out what will abide the test of close investigation. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let us - Not contend for victory, but for truth and equity. Know - Let us shew one another who hath the best cause. Job 34:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“choose: Job 34:36; Jdg 19:30, Jdg 20:7; Co1 6:2-5; Gal 2:11-14; Th1 5:21 know: Isa 11:2-5; Joh 7:24; Rom 12:2 Job 34:5”
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