Job 40:11
New International Version
Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at all who are proud and bring them low,

New Living Translation
Give vent to your anger. Let it overflow against the proud.

English Standard Version
Pour out the overflowings of your anger, and look on everyone who is proud and abase him.

Berean Standard Bible
Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.

King James Bible
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.

New King James Version
Disperse the rage of your wrath; Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him.

New American Standard Bible
“Let out your outbursts of anger, And look at everyone who is arrogant, and humble him.

NASB 1995
“Pour out the overflowings of your anger, And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.

NASB 1977
“Pour out the overflowings of your anger; And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.

Legacy Standard Bible
Pour out the overflowings of your anger, And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.

Amplified Bible
“Pour out the overflowings of your wrath, And look at everyone who is proud and make him low.

Christian Standard Bible
Pour out your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Unleash your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.

American Standard Version
Pour forth the overflowings of thine anger; And look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.

Contemporary English Version
Show your furious anger! Throw down and crush

English Revised Version
Pour forth the overflowings of thine anger: and look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Unleash your outbursts of anger. Look at all who are arrogant, and put them down.

Good News Translation
Look at those who are proud; pour out your anger and humble them.

International Standard Version
dispensed the fury of your anger, made sure that you have humbled every proud person,

Majority Standard Bible
Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.

NET Bible
Scatter abroad the abundance of your anger. Look at every proud man and bring him low;

New Heart English Bible
Pour out the fury of your anger. Look at everyone who is proud, and bring him low.

Webster's Bible Translation
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.

World English Bible
Pour out the fury of your anger. Look at everyone who is proud, and bring him low.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Scatter abroad the wrath of your anger, "" And see every proud one, and make him low.

Young's Literal Translation
Scatter abroad the wrath of thine anger, And see every proud one, and make him low.

Smith's Literal Translation
Scatter the overflowings of thine anger, and see every proud one and bring him low.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Scatter the proud in thy indignation, and behold every arrogant man, and humble him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Scatter the arrogant with your wrath, and, when you see all the arrogant, humble them.

New American Bible
Let loose the fury of your wrath; look at everyone who is proud and bring them down.

New Revised Standard Version
Pour out the overflowings of your anger, and look on all who are proud, and abase them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cast away the rage of your wrath; and look upon everyone that is proud, and abase him;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And pour out the heat of your wrath and see everything that is exalted and pull it down
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath; And look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And send forth messengers with wrath; and lay low every haughty one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD
10Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. 11Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. 12Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.…

Cross References
Psalm 7:11-13
God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day. / If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. / He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire.

Isaiah 2:12
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Isaiah 26:21
For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Isaiah 30:27-28
Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. / His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray.

Isaiah 42:13
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:

Isaiah 63:3-6
“I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ...

Jeremiah 25:31
The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 7:8-9
Very soon I will pour out My wrath upon you and vent My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. / I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow.

Ezekiel 38:18-23
Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...

Nahum 1:2-3
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. / The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.

Zephaniah 1:14-18
The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. ...

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Romans 2:5-8
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. ...

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”


Treasury of Scripture

Cast abroad the rage of your wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.

Cast

Job 20:23
When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

Job 27:22
For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.

Deuteronomy 32:22
For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

behold

Exodus 9:16,17
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth…

Exodus 15:6
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

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Unleash the fury of your wrath;
This phrase reflects God's challenge to Job, emphasizing divine power and justice. In the biblical context, God's wrath is often associated with His righteous judgment against sin and pride. The imagery of unleashing fury is reminiscent of God's actions in the Old Testament, such as the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7-12) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). These events demonstrate God's ability to execute judgment and maintain moral order. Theologically, this phrase underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over creation, a theme prevalent throughout the Book of Job.

look on every proud man
Pride is a recurring theme in Scripture, often depicted as a sin that leads to downfall. Proverbs 16:18 states, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." In the cultural and historical context of the ancient Near East, pride was seen as a significant vice, often leading to conflict and divine retribution. This phrase calls to mind God's omniscience, His ability to see into the hearts of men, and His awareness of human arrogance. It also connects to the broader biblical narrative where God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

and bring him low.
This phrase highlights the theme of divine justice, where God humbles those who exalt themselves. The act of bringing the proud low is a demonstration of God's power to reverse human fortunes, a concept seen in the Magnificat (Luke 1:52) where Mary praises God for bringing down rulers from their thrones. Historically, this reflects the belief that God actively intervenes in human affairs to uphold justice. Theologically, it points to the eschatological hope that God will ultimately set things right, a theme echoed in the prophetic literature where the proud are judged, and the humble are exalted (Isaiah 2:11-12).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A righteous man tested by God through immense suffering. His account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine sovereignty.

2. God
The Almighty Creator who dialogues with Job, challenging his understanding of divine justice and power.

3. The Proud
Represents those who are arrogant and self-reliant, often in opposition to God's will and authority.

4. The Whirlwind
The medium through which God speaks to Job, symbolizing divine power and mystery.

5. The Land of Uz
The setting of Job's account, a place of ancient wisdom and prosperity, yet also of profound trials.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Pride
Recognize that God has the ultimate authority to humble the proud. This should lead us to examine our own hearts for pride and submit to His will.

The Danger of Arrogance
Understand that pride is a significant barrier to spiritual growth and relationship with God. We must actively seek humility in our daily lives.

The Call to Humility
Embrace humility as a virtue that aligns us with God's character and opens us to His grace and guidance.

Reflecting on Divine Justice
Consider how God's justice is perfect and beyond human understanding. Trust in His timing and methods of dealing with pride and injustice.

Responding to God's Challenge
Like Job, we are invited to respond to God's challenges with faith and humility, acknowledging our limitations and His infinite wisdom.Verse 11. - Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath. "Give vent," i.e., "to thy anger against the wicked, and let it be seen what thou canst do in the way of restraining evil and punishing transgressors." Behold every one that is proud, and abase him. If my moral government does not satisfy thee., Improve upon it. Put down those wicked ones whom thou sayest that I allow to prosper (Job 24:2-23); "abase" them in the dust; do what thou accusest me of not doing. Then wilt thou have established something of a claim to enter into controversy with me.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Unleash
הָ֭פֵץ (hā·p̄êṣ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered

the fury
עֶבְר֣וֹת (‘eḇ·rō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5678: Overflow, arrogance, fury

of your wrath;
אַפֶּ֑ךָ (’ap·pe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire

look on
וּרְאֵ֥ה (ū·rə·’êh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

every
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

proud man
גֵּ֝אֶ֗ה (gê·’eh)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1343: Lofty, arrogant

and bring him low.
וְהַשְׁפִּילֵֽהוּ׃ (wə·haš·pî·lê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased


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