Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who has prescribed his ways for him, or said to him, ‘You have done wrong’? New Living Translation No one can tell him what to do, or say to him, ‘You have done wrong.’ English Standard Version Who has prescribed for him his way, or who can say, ‘You have done wrong’? Berean Standard Bible Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? King James Bible Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? New King James Version Who has assigned Him His way, Or who has said, ‘You have done wrong’? New American Standard Bible “Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have done wrong’? NASB 1995 “Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have done wrong ‘? NASB 1977 “Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘Thou hast done wrong’? Legacy Standard Bible Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have worked out unrighteousness’? Amplified Bible “Who has appointed God His way, And who can say [to Him], ‘You have done wrong’? Christian Standard Bible Who has appointed his way for him, and who has declared, “You have done wrong”? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who has appointed His way for Him, and who has declared, “You have done wrong"? American Standard Version Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness? Contemporary English Version to guide or correct him. English Revised Version Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who can tell him which way he should go? Who can say to him, 'You did wrong'? Good News Translation No one can tell God what to do or accuse him of doing evil. International Standard Version Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, 'You are wrong, aren't you?' Majority Standard Bible Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? NET Bible Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, 'You have done what is wicked'? New Heart English Bible Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, 'You have committed unrighteousness?' Webster's Bible Translation Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? World English Bible Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, ‘You have committed unrighteousness?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho has appointed to Him His way? And who said, You have done iniquity? Young's Literal Translation Who hath appointed unto Him his way? And who said, 'Thou hast done iniquity?' Smith's Literal Translation Who charged upon him his way? and who said, Thou didst iniquity? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho can search out his ways? or who can say to him : Thou has wrought iniquity? Catholic Public Domain Version Who is able to investigate his ways? And who can say, “You have done iniquity,” to him? New American Bible Who prescribes for him his way? Who says, “You have done wrong”? New Revised Standard Version Who has prescribed for him his way, or who can say, ‘You have done wrong’? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who commands concerning his ways, and who says to him: ‘You have done evil?’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who hath enjoined Him His way? Or who hath said: 'Thou hast wrought unrighteousness'? Brenton Septuagint Translation And who is he that examines his works? or who can say, he has wrought injustice? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power…22Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? 23Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? 24Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.… Cross References Isaiah 40:13-14 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Romans 11:34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” 1 Corinthians 2:16 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Isaiah 45:9-12 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? / Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” / Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? ... Jeremiah 18:6 “O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Psalm 33:10-11 The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Romans 9:19-21 One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?” / But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Psalm 135:6 The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Ecclesiastes 8:4 For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Treasury of Scripture Who has enjoined him his way? or who can say, You have worked iniquity? Who hath Job 34:13-33 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? … Isaiah 40:13,14 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath taught him? … Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller? Thou Job 8:3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? Job 34:10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. Job 40:8 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous? Jump to Previous Appointed Committed Enjoined Iniquity Orders Prescribed Thou Unrighteousness Way Ways Wrong WroughtJump to Next Appointed Committed Enjoined Iniquity Orders Prescribed Thou Unrighteousness Way Ways Wrong WroughtJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified Who has appointed His way for Him This phrase challenges the notion of any being having authority over God. The Hebrew root for "appointed" is "paqad," which often implies oversight or command. In the context of Job, this rhetorical question underscores God's sovereignty and independence. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of deities as supreme rulers, but uniquely, the God of Israel is depicted as having no equal or overseer. This aligns with the conservative Christian view that God is the ultimate authority, self-sufficient and self-directed, needing no guidance or correction from His creation. or told Him ‘You have done wrong’ Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has appointed פָקַ֣ד (p̄ā·qaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit His way דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action for Him, עָלָ֣יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against or וּמִֽי־ (ū·mî-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix told Him, אָ֝מַ֗ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘You have done פָּעַ֥לְתָּ (pā·‘al·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise wrong’? עַוְלָֽה׃ (‘aw·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness Links Job 36:23 NIVJob 36:23 NLT Job 36:23 ESV Job 36:23 NASB Job 36:23 KJV Job 36:23 BibleApps.com Job 36:23 Biblia Paralela Job 36:23 Chinese Bible Job 36:23 French Bible Job 36:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:23 Who has prescribed his way for him? 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