Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’ New Living Translation Or ‘I don’t know what evil I have done—tell me. If I have done wrong, I will stop at once’? English Standard Version teach me what I do not see; if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’? Berean Standard Bible Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ King James Bible That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. New King James Version Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’? New American Standard Bible Teach me what I do not see; If I have done wrong, I will not do it again’? NASB 1995 Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will not do it again ‘? NASB 1977 Teach Thou me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’? Legacy Standard Bible Instruct me what I do not behold; If I have done injustice, I will not do it again’? Amplified Bible Teach me what I do not see [in regard to how I have sinned]; If I have done wrong (injustice, unrighteousness), I will not do it again’? Christian Standard Bible Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I won’t do it again.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I won’t do it again.” American Standard Version That which I see not teach thou me: If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more? Contemporary English Version Then ask him to point out what you did wrong, so you won't do it again. English Revised Version That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more? GOD'S WORD® Translation Teach me what I cannot see. If I've done wrong, I won't do it again.' Good News Translation Have you asked God to show you your faults, and have you agreed to stop doing evil? International Standard Version What I don't see, instruct me! If I've done anything evil, I won't repeat it!' Majority Standard Bible Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.? NET Bible Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will do so no more.' New Heart English Bible Teach me that which I do not see. If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more'? Webster's Bible Translation That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. World English Bible Teach me that which I don’t see. If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBesides [that which] I see, You show me, "" If I have done iniquity—I do not add? Young's Literal Translation Besides that which I see, shew Thou me, If iniquity I have done -- I do not add?' Smith's Literal Translation Besides I shall see thou wilt teach it to me: if I did iniquity, I will not add. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I have erred, teach thou me : if I have spoken iniquity, I will add no more. Catholic Public Domain Version If I have erred, you may teach me; if I have spoken unfairly, I will add no more. New American Bible What I cannot see, teach me: if I have done wrong, I will do so no more,” New Revised Standard Version teach me what I do not see; if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleInform me now, teach me, if you have committed iniquity; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Teach me if you have done evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That which I see not teach Thou me; If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more'? Brenton Septuagint Translation I will see apart from myself: do thou shew me if I have done unrighteousness; I will not do so any more. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…31Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. 32Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ 33Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.… Cross References Psalm 19:12 Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Psalm 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. Psalm 86:11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Psalm 119:33-34 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end. / Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. Philippians 3:15 All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. Treasury of Scripture That which I see not teach you me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. which Job 10:2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me. Psalm 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Psalm 25:4,5 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… if Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Luke 3:8-14 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham… Ephesians 4:22,25-28 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; … Jump to Previous Add Besides Iniquity Shew Teach WrongJump to Next Add Besides Iniquity Shew Teach WrongJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Teach me what I cannot see; This phrase reflects a humble request for divine enlightenment and understanding. In the context of Job, it underscores the theme of human limitation in comprehending God's ways. Job acknowledges that there are things beyond his perception, aligning with the biblical principle that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9). This plea for insight is reminiscent of Psalm 119:18, where the psalmist asks God to open his eyes to see the wonders of His law. It highlights the need for spiritual discernment, a recurring theme in wisdom literature. if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective that emphasizes God's justice and righteousness. Elihu is the speaker in Job 34. 2. Job A man known for his faithfulness and suffering, who is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is being addressed by Elihu in this passage. 3. God's Justice A central theme in Elihu's discourse, highlighting the righteousness and fairness of God in dealing with humanity. 4. Repentance The act of recognizing wrongdoing and committing to change, which is implied in Job's willingness to learn and correct his actions. 5. Divine Instruction The concept of God teaching and revealing truth to humans, which is sought by Job in this verse. Teaching Points Seeking Divine InsightWe should actively seek God's guidance to understand our hidden faults and areas needing growth. Openness to Correction A humble heart is willing to accept correction and change behavior accordingly, as Job expresses in this verse. The Role of Repentance True repentance involves not only recognizing wrongdoing but also committing to not repeat it. God's Loving Discipline God's correction is an expression of His love and desire for us to grow in righteousness. Continuous Learning Our spiritual journey involves continuous learning and transformation, guided by God's wisdom.Verse 32. - That which I see not, teach thou me; i.e. "If in anything I fail to see thy will, teach thou it me. Make thy way plain before my face." If I have done iniquity, I will do no more. The hypothetical form seems to be preferred, as more acceptable to Job, who maintained his righteousness, than a positive confession of sin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Teachהֹרֵ֑נִי (hō·rê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach me what I cannot בִּלְעֲדֵ֣י (bil·‘ă·ḏê) Preposition Strong's 1107: Apart from, except, without see; אֶ֭חֱזֶה (’e·ḥĕ·zeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of if אִֽם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I have done פָּ֝עַ֗לְתִּי (pā·‘al·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise wrong, עָ֥וֶל (‘ā·wel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no do it again.’ אֹסִֽיף׃ (’ō·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment Links Job 34:32 NIVJob 34:32 NLT Job 34:32 ESV Job 34:32 NASB Job 34:32 KJV Job 34:32 BibleApps.com Job 34:32 Biblia Paralela Job 34:32 Chinese Bible Job 34:32 French Bible Job 34:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:32 Teach me that which I don't see (Jb) |
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