Job 11
Job 11 is part of “First Cycle of Dialogue” (4–14) in the outline of Job.
Job 11 summary
Poor Job's wound's were yet bleeding, his sore still runs and ceases not, but none of his friends bring him any oil, any balm; Zophar, the third, pours into them as much vinegar as the two former had done. I. He exhibits a very high charge against Job, as proud and false in justifying himself (Job 11:1-4). II.
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Poor Job's wound's were yet bleeding, his sore still runs and ceases not, but none of his friends bring him any oil, any balm; Zophar, the third, pours into them as much vinegar as the two former had done. I. He exhibits a very high charge against Job, as proud and false in justifying himself (Job 11:1-4). II. He appeals to God for his conviction, and begs that God would take him to task (Job 11:5) and that Job might be made sensible, 1. Of God's unerring wisdom and his inviolable justice (Job 11:6). 2. Of his unsearchable perfections (Job 11:7-9). 3. Of his incontestable sovereignty and uncontrollable power (Job 11:10). 4. Of the cognizance he takes of the children of men (Job 11:11, Job 11:12). III. He assures him that, upon his repentance and reformation (Job 11:13, Job 11:14), God would restore him to his former prosperity and safety (Job 11:15-19); but that, if he were wicked it was in vain to expect it (Job 11:20).
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Job 11 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
Zophar's First Speech: Can You Fathom the Mysteries of God?
1Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and sayde, 2Should not the multitude of wordes be answered? or should a great talker be iustified? 3Should men holde their peace at thy lyes? and when thou mockest others, shall none make thee ashamed? 4For thou hast sayde, My doctrine is pure, and I am cleane in thine eyes. 5But, oh that God would speake and open his lippes against thee! 6That he might shewe thee the secretes of wisedome, howe thou hast deserued double, according to right: know therefore that God hath forgotten thee for thine iniquitie. 7Canst thou by searching finde out God? canst thou finde out ye Almighty to his perfection? 8The heauens are hie, what canst thou doe? it is deeper then the hell, how canst thou know it? 9The measure thereof is longer then the earth, and it is broader then the sea. 10If hee cut off and shut vp, or gather together, who can turne him backe? 11For hee knoweth vaine men, and seeth iniquitie, and him that vnderstandeth nothing. 12Yet vaine man would be wise, though man new borne is like a wilde asse colte. 13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him: 14If iniquitie be in thine hand, put it farre away, and let no wickednesse dwell in thy Tabernacle. 15The truely shalt thou lift vp thy face without spot, and shalt be stable, and shalt not feare. 16But thou shalt forget thy miserie, and remember it as waters that are past. 17Thine age also shall appeare more cleare then the noone day: thou shalt shine and bee as the morning. 18And thou shalt bee bolde, because there is hope: and thou shalt digge pittes, and shalt lye downe safely. 19For when thou takest thy rest, none shall make thee afraide: yea, many shall make sute vnto thee. 20But the eyes of the wicked shall faile, and their refuge shall perish, and their hope shalbe sorow of minde.