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Elihu Confirms God's Justice
…7What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water?8He keepscompanywithevildoersand walkswithwickedmen.9For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’…

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Which goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men.

Job 2:10
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

Job 11:3
Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

Job 15:5
For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.

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10.God omnipotent cannot be unjust
31.Man must humble himself unto God
34.Elihu reproves Job

He keeps company with evildoers
This phrase suggests a deliberate association with those who are morally corrupt or sinful. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is accusing Job of aligning himself with those who oppose God. Biblically, keeping company with evildoers is often warned against, as seen inPsalm 1:1, which advises against walking in the counsel of the wicked. The cultural context of the Ancient Near East emphasized community and relationships, making one's associations a reflection of personal character. This accusation implies a serious breach of righteousness, as companionship with evildoers could lead to sharing in their fate, as seen inProverbs 13:20.

and walks with wicked men
The imagery of "walking" with wicked men suggests a lifestyle or habitual conduct aligned with those who reject God's ways. Walking is often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe one's way of life or conduct, as inEphesians 5:8, which contrasts walking in darkness with walking in the light. Historically, the term "wicked" in Hebrew carries the connotation of being guilty or criminal, indicating a deeper level of moral corruption. This phrase implies that Job's actions or attitudes are indistinguishable from those who are openly rebellious against God, a serious charge given the cultural and religious emphasis on holiness and separation from sin.

1.Elihu
A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering his perspective on Job's suffering. Elihu is portrayed as passionate and confident in his understanding of God's justice.

2.Job
A righteous man who suffers immense trials and is the central figure in the Book of Job. His faith and integrity are tested through his suffering.

3.Evildoers and Wicked Men
These are the individuals Elihu accuses Job of associating with, suggesting that Job's suffering might be due to his alignment with those who oppose God's ways.

4.The Dialogue
This verse is part of a larger discourse where Elihu addresses Job, attempting to explain the reasons behind Job's suffering and defending God's justice.

5.The Setting
The Book of Job is set in the land of Uz, a place of ancient wisdom and prosperity, where Job's trials unfold.The Importance of Discernment in Relationships
We must be cautious about the company we keep, as it can influence our spiritual journey and moral decisions.

Understanding Suffering and Righteousness
Suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin or poor associations. We must seek God's wisdom to understand the complexities of suffering.

The Role of Counsel and Correction
Like Elihu, we may feel compelled to offer counsel to others. It is crucial to do so with humility and a reliance on God's truth, ensuring our advice aligns with Scripture.

Guarding Against False Accusations
We should be careful not to make assumptions about others' spiritual states based on their circumstances, as Elihu did with Job.

Reflecting on Our Own Walk
Regular self-examination in light of Scripture helps us ensure we are walking in righteousness and not aligning ourselves with ungodly influences.Top 10 Lessons from Job 34

How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?

In Job 21:29-31, why does the community seem to uphold or admire the wicked instead of condemning them, and how does this align with other biblical portrayals of evildoers?

How can Bildad's claim that God never rejects the blameless (Job 8:20-22) be reconciled with instances of innocent suffering in Scripture?

Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous--how do we reconcile this contradiction?(8)And walketh with wicked men.--This was the charge that was brought against Job by Eliphaz (Job 15:4-5;Job 22:15).

Verse 8. -Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity. It is impossible to supply any other antecedent to "which" than Job himself. Elihu therefore accuses Job of having turned aside from righteousness, and betaken himself to the "counsel of the ungodly, the way of sinners, and the seat of the scornful" (Psalm 1:1). This is grossly to exaggerate Job's faults of temper, and puts Elihu very nearly on a level with Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar in respect of misconception and rudeness. And walketh with wicked men. If no more is meant than that Job has adopted principles and arguments commonly used by wicked men (Canon Cook), the language employed is unfortunate.

Parallel Commentaries ...


He keeps
וְאָרַ֣ח(wə·’ā·raḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 732:To wander, journey, go

company
לְ֭חֶבְרָה(lə·ḥeḇ·rāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2274:Association, company

with
עִם־(‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

evildoers
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי(pō·‘ă·lê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6466:To do, make, to practise

and walks
וְ֝לָלֶ֗כֶת(wə·lā·le·ḵeṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

with
עִם־(‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

wicked
רֶֽשַׁע׃(re·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7562:Wickedness

men.
אַנְשֵׁי־(’an·šê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person


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