Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
Parallel translations
- WEB Look this, we have searched it, so it is. Hear it, and know it for your good.”
- BSB Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
- NKJV Behold, this we have searched out; It is true. Hear it, and know for yourself.”
- NASB “Behold this; we have investigated it, and so it is. Hear it, and know for yourself.”
- NLT “We have studied life and found all this to be true. Listen to my counsel, and apply it to yourself.”
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Quick answer
Eliphaz closes by saying they have examined this and it is true, urging Job to hear and apply it. He presents his teaching as tested wisdom for Job's good.
Overview
Eliphaz ends his speech confident that his doctrine is verified and beneficial, pressing Job to take it to heart. His sincerity and concern are evident, yet his confidence outruns his understanding of Job's case. The book will gently overturn such settled certainty, reminding readers that genuine comfort flows not from rigid formulas but from the living God, finally revealed in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Ps 111:2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
- Prov 9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Job 32:11–12Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
- Deut 10:13To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
- Prov 2:3–5Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
- Job 15:9–10What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in us?
- Job 22:2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
- Job 15:17I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare;
- Job 8:8–10For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
- Job 12:2No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
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