Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. New Living Translation So let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. English Standard Version Let us choose what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good. Berean Standard Bible Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. King James Bible Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. New King James Version Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good. New American Standard Bible “Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us understand among ourselves what is good. NASB 1995 “Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good. NASB 1977 “Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good. Legacy Standard Bible Let us choose for ourselves what is just; Let us know among ourselves what is good. Amplified Bible “Let us choose for ourselves that which is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good. Christian Standard Bible Let us judge for ourselves what is right; let us decide together what is good. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let us judge for ourselves what is right; let us decide together what is good. American Standard Version Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good. Contemporary English Version Then we can decide the case and give a just verdict. English Revised Version Let us choose for us that which is right: let us know among ourselves what is good. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let's decide for ourselves what is right and agree among ourselves as to what is good, Good News Translation It is up to us to decide the case. International Standard Version let's choose what's right for us. Let's consider among ourselves what is good." Majority Standard Bible Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. NET Bible Let us evaluate for ourselves what is right; let us come to know among ourselves what is good. New Heart English Bible Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good. Webster's Bible Translation Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. World English Bible Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet us choose judgment for ourselves, "" Let us know among ourselves what [is] good. Young's Literal Translation Judgment let us choose for ourselves, Let us know among ourselves what is good. Smith's Literal Translation We will choose to us judgment: we shall know between ourselves what is good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet us choose to us judgment, and let us see among ourselves what is the best. Catholic Public Domain Version Let us choose judgment for ourselves, and let us consider among ourselves what is best. New American Bible Let us choose what is right; let us determine among ourselves what is good. New Revised Standard Version Let us choose what is right; let us determine among ourselves what is good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet us choose for us a judge; let him know among ourselves what is good. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated We will select a Judge for us and he will know what is beautiful between us OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let us choose for us that which is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let us choose judgment to ourselves: let us know amount ourselves what is right. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…3For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. 4Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. 5For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice.… Cross References Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 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. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. 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.” 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. 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. Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Psalm 119:125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. Treasury of Scripture Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. choose Job 34:36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men. Judges 19:30 And it was so, that all that saw it said, There was no such deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel came up out of the land of Egypt unto this day: consider of it, take advice, and speak your minds. Judges 20:7 Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel. know Isaiah 11:2-5 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Jump to Previous Choose Decision Determine Discern Good Judgment Learn Ourselves Right TogetherJump to Next Choose Decision Determine Discern Good Judgment Learn Ourselves Right TogetherJob 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 Let us choose for ourselves what is right; This phrase emphasizes the importance of discernment and personal responsibility in moral decision-making. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job and his friends, urging them to seek truth and justice. The call to "choose" reflects the biblical theme of free will, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19, where God sets before the Israelites life and death, blessing and curse, and urges them to choose life. The concept of choosing what is right aligns with the wisdom literature's focus on living righteously and in accordance with God's will. It also echoes the call for wisdom in Proverbs, where understanding and discernment are highly valued. let us learn together what is good. 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 34:4. 2. Job A man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and God. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the book of Job, a place of ancient wisdom and culture. 5. God's Justice A central theme in the book of Job, questioning how divine justice is administered in the world. Teaching Points The Importance of DiscernmentAs believers, we are called to actively choose what is right and learn what is good. This requires discernment, which comes from a relationship with God and understanding His Word. Community Learning Elihu's statement, "let us learn together," emphasizes the value of communal learning and accountability in the pursuit of righteousness and goodness. God's Wisdom vs. Human Wisdom The verse challenges us to seek God's wisdom rather than relying solely on human understanding, which can be flawed and limited. Active Pursuit of Righteousness Choosing what is right is an active decision. It involves intentionality in our daily lives to align our actions with God's standards. The Role of Suffering in Understanding In the context of Job, suffering can be a catalyst for deeper understanding and growth in righteousness, prompting us to seek God's perspective.Verse 4. - Let us choose to us judgment; i.e. "Let us seek to come to a right conclusion (mishphat) on each subject that comes before us for consideration." Let us know among ourselves that which is good. "Let us know, discern, and recognize that which is right and good." Excellent sentiments, but somewhat pompously put forth by a young man addressing elder ones. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let us chooseנִבְחֲרָה־ (niḇ·ḥă·rāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 977: To try, select for ourselves לָּ֑נוּ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew what is right; מִשְׁפָּ֥ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style let us learn נֵדְעָ֖ה (nê·ḏə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 3045: To know together בֵינֵ֣ינוּ (ḇê·nê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 996: An interval, space between what מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is good. טּֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Job 34:4 NIVJob 34:4 NLT Job 34:4 ESV Job 34:4 NASB Job 34:4 KJV Job 34:4 BibleApps.com Job 34:4 Biblia Paralela Job 34:4 Chinese Bible Job 34:4 French Bible Job 34:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:4 Let us choose for us that which (Jb) |
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