Wisdom & Truth Verses

Elihu also proceeded, and said,

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that {I have} yet to speak on God's behalf. {I have...: Heb. there are yet words for God}

He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. {poor: or, afflicted}

And if {they be} bound in fetters, {and} be holden in cords of affliction;

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.

He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.

They die in youth, and their life {is} among the unclean. {They...: Heb. Their soul dieth} {unclean: or, sodomites}

He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. {poor: or, afflicted}

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold {on thee}. {take...: or, should uphold thee}

Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.

Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.