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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />After all, bright people will tell me, and wise people will hear me say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Men of understanding will say to me, and the wise man who hears me will say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Men of understanding say to me, Wise men who listen to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Men of understanding will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Men of understanding will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Men of understanding will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Men with a heart <i>of wisdom</i> will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Men of understanding will tell me, Indeed, every wise man who hears me [will agree],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reasonable men will say to me, along with the wise men who hear me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reasonable men will say to me, along with the wise men who hear me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Job, anyone with good sense can easily see <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Men of understanding will say unto me, yea, every wise man that heareth me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"People of understanding, the wise people who listen to me, will say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Any sensible person will surely agree; and the wise who hear me will say <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Men of understanding, speak to me! Are any of you men wise? Then listen to me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Men of understanding say to me--any wise man listening to me says--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let men of heart say to me, "" And a wise man is listening to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Let men of heart say to me, And a wise man is hearkening to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Men of heart will say to me, and a wise man heard to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let men of understanding speak to me, and let a wise man hearken to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let men of understanding speak to me, and let a wise man listen to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who understand will say to me, all the wise who hear my views: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who have sense will say to me, and the wise who hear me will say,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Men of heart will speak to me, and wise man will listen to me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Because the wise in heart shall say this, and a wise man listens to my word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5387" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">Men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lê·ḇāḇ (N-ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">of understanding</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">will declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥā·ḵām (Adj-ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">and the wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: wə·ḡe·ḇer (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">who hear me</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">will say:</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a></span><br />The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a></span><br />The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a></span><br />Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Proverbs 15:31-32</a></span><br />He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a></span><br />Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a></span><br />For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></span><br />Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22</a></span><br />Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-27.htm">Proverbs 19:27</a></span><br />If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a></span><br />The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15</a></span><br />I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man listen to me.</p><p class="hdg">understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2,4,10,16</a></b></br> Hear my words, O ye wise <i>men</i>; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15</a></b></br> I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/34-33.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/34-28.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/34-28.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/job/33-8.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/job/34-16.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-19.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-12.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/34-16.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/34-16.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/38-3.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/35-13.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/job/36-11.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/psalms/81-13.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/job/34-37.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/36-5.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/37-24.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Men of understanding will declare to me</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the value of wisdom and discernment. In the context of the Book of Job, it reflects the ongoing dialogue between Job and his friends, where understanding and insight are crucial. The "men of understanding" can be seen as those who possess spiritual discernment, akin to the wise men of Israel, such as Solomon, who was renowned for his wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a>). This phrase suggests that true understanding comes from a deep relationship with God, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom."<p><b>and the wise men who hear me will say:</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the importance of listening and responding to wisdom. In ancient Near Eastern culture, wisdom was often passed down orally, and listening was a key component of learning. The wise men here are those who not only hear but also comprehend and apply the teachings. This echoes the biblical principle found in <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." The wise men are expected to affirm the truth of what is spoken, much like the Bereans in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>, who examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He is the speaker in this verse.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, the central figure of the Book of Job.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_understanding.htm">Men of Understanding</a></b><br>Refers to those who possess discernment and wisdom, capable of evaluating Elihu's words.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wise_men.htm">Wise Men</a></b><br>Individuals who are characterized by their wisdom and ability to understand deeper truths.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom_and_understanding.htm">The Value of Wisdom and Understanding</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just knowledge but the ability to apply it rightly. Elihu calls for those who are wise to evaluate his words, emphasizing the importance of discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_discernment.htm">The Role of Community in Discernment</a></b><br>Elihu's appeal to wise men suggests that understanding is often a communal effort. We should seek counsel from others who are spiritually mature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_diverse_perspectives.htm">Listening to Diverse Perspectives</a></b><br>Elihu represents a different voice among Job's friends. We should be open to hearing different perspectives, especially when they are grounded in wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility_in_learning.htm">The Importance of Humility in Learning</a></b><br>Elihu's confidence in his message is balanced by his appeal to others for validation. We should remain humble and open to correction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_wisdom.htm">Seeking Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom comes from God. We should continually seek His guidance in understanding and applying His truths.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_became_of_ishmael.htm">How will you comfort me with empty words?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_dark_night_of_the_soul.htm">What is the Dark Night of the Soul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice_to_persist.htm">In Psalm 94:9, it says God hears and sees all; why then do injustices appear to persist unchecked in our world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_in_job_24_12.htm">In Job 24:12, why does it seem like God remains silent in the face of rampant oppression, clashing with other biblical passages where God intervenes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Let men of understanding tell me.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">Men of understanding will say to me, </span>or, <span class= "ital">agree with me; and every wise man that heareth me will say, </span>&c.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me</span>. As Job does not answer him, Elihu turns to his "men of understanding" (supra, vers. 2, 10). He feels sure that he will at least have carried them with him, and that they will join in the condemnation of Job's words as wanting in true wisdom. "Men of understanding," he says, "will say unto me, yea, every wise man that heareth me will say, Job speaketh without knowledge," etc. (see the Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Men</span><br /><span class="heb">אַנְשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of understanding</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֭בָב</span> <span class="translit">(lê·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will declare</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֣אמְרוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֝כָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגֶ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valiant man, warrior, a person simply</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who hear</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֥עַֽ</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me [will say]:</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-34.htm">Job 34:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-34.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:34 Men of understanding will tell me yes (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>