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let us learn together what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us choose what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what <i>is</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what <i>is</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us understand among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let us choose for ourselves what is just; Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Let us choose for ourselves that which is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let us judge for ourselves what is right; let us decide together what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let us judge for ourselves what is right; let us decide together what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then we can decide the case and give a just verdict. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let us choose for us that which is right: let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let's decide for ourselves what is right and agree among ourselves as to what is good,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is up to us to decide the case. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />let's choose what's right for us. Let's consider among ourselves what is good."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let us evaluate for ourselves what is right; let us come to know among ourselves what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us choose judgment for ourselves, "" Let us know among ourselves what [is] good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Judgment let us choose for ourselves, Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />We will choose to us judgment: we shall know between ourselves what is good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose to us judgment, and let us see among ourselves what is the best. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let us choose judgment for ourselves, and let us consider among ourselves what is best.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose what is right; let us determine among ourselves what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let us choose what is right; let us determine among ourselves what is good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let us choose for us a judge; let him know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />We will select a Judge for us and he will know what is beautiful between us<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let us choose for us that which is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let us choose judgment to ourselves: let us know amount ourselves what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-4.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=5193" 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">3</span>For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: niḇ·ḥă·rāh- (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">Let us choose</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">for ourselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">what is right;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: nê·ḏə·‘āh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">let us learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ḇê·nê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- An interval, space between. ">together</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice.…<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/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<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="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9</a></span><br />He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14-15</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / 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="/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Psalm 119:66</a></span><br />Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Proverbs 16:25</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-125.htm">Psalm 119:125</a></span><br />I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Proverbs 28:5</a></span><br />Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a></span><br />But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.</p><p class="hdg">choose</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-36.htm">Job 34:36</a></b></br> My desire <i>is that</i> Job may be tried unto the end because of <i>his</i> answers for wicked men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-30.htm">Judges 19:30</a></b></br> And it was so, that all that saw it said, There was no such deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel came up out of the land of Egypt unto this day: consider of it, take advice, and speak <i>your minds</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Judges 20:7</a></b></br> Behold, ye <i>are</i> all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel.</p><p class="hdg">know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-5</a></b></br> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-24.htm">John 7:24</a></b></br> Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></b></br> And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <i>is</i> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/29-25.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/job/16-21.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-23.htm">Determine</a> <a href="/job/32-9.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/job/30-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/32-9.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/23-5.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/31-38.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-33.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Determine</a> <a href="/job/38-20.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/job/36-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/34-15.htm">Together</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'; 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In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job and his friends, urging them to seek truth and justice. The call to "choose" reflects the biblical theme of free will, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19</a>, where God sets before the Israelites life and death, blessing and curse, and urges them to choose life. The concept of choosing what is right aligns with the wisdom literature's focus on living righteously and in accordance with God's will. It also echoes the call for wisdom in Proverbs, where understanding and discernment are highly valued.<p><b>let us learn together what is good.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the communal aspect of seeking wisdom and understanding. The invitation to "learn together" suggests a collective pursuit of truth, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. In the New Testament, the early church is depicted as a community that learns and grows together in faith (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>). The idea of learning what is "good" ties back to the creation narrative in Genesis, where God declares His creation "good," and to <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which outlines what the Lord requires: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. This pursuit of goodness is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect goodness and righteousness, serving as the ultimate example for believers to follow.<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 perspective that emphasizes God's justice and righteousness. Elihu is the speaker in <a href="/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and God.<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, often attributing it to sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the book of Job, a place of ancient wisdom and culture.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice.htm">God's Justice</a></b><br>A central theme in the book of Job, questioning how divine justice is administered in the world.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to actively choose what is right and learn what is good. This requires discernment, which comes from a relationship with God and understanding His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_learning.htm">Community Learning</a></b><br>Elihu's statement, "let us learn together," emphasizes the value of communal learning and accountability in the pursuit of righteousness and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_wisdom_vs._human_wisdom.htm">God's Wisdom vs. Human Wisdom</a></b><br>The verse challenges us to seek God's wisdom rather than relying solely on human understanding, which can be flawed and limited.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_pursuit_of_righteousness.htm">Active Pursuit of Righteousness</a></b><br>Choosing what is right is an active decision. It involves intentionality in our daily lives to align our actions with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_in_understanding.htm">The Role of Suffering in Understanding</a></b><br>In the context of Job, suffering can be a catalyst for deeper understanding and growth in righteousness, prompting us to seek God's perspective.<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_job_advice_does_the_bible_give.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on finding a job?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_tell_divine_justice_from_chance.htm">Job 34:29 - If God can remain silent, how can we reliably distinguish divine justice from random events or coincidences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_wise_god_allow_suffering.htm">In Job 9:4, how can an all-powerful God allow innocent suffering if He is truly wise and mighty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_2_1-6_show_god's_goodness.htm">How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let us choose to us judgment</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "Let us seek to come to a right conclusion (<span class="accented">mishphat</span>) on each subject that comes before us for consideration." <span class="cmt_word">Let us know among ourselves that which is good</span>. "Let us know, discern, and recognize that which is right and good." Excellent sentiments, but somewhat pompously put forth by a young man addressing elder ones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-4.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">Let us choose</span><br /><span class="heb">נִבְחֲרָה־</span> <span class="translit">(niḇ·ḥă·rāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for ourselves</span><br /><span class="heb">לָּ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is right;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us learn</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵדְעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(nê·ḏə·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵינֵ֣ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇê·nê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is good.</span><br /><span class="heb">טּֽוֹב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-4.htm">Job 34:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-4.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:4 Let us choose for us that which (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:5" /></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>