2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
2 "Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
2 "Hear my words, you wise men, and give ear to me, you who know;
2 "So, my fine friends - listen to me, and see what you think of this.
2 "Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
2 "Listen to me, you wise men. Pay attention, you who have knowledge.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:2
Commentary on Job 34:1-9
(Read Job 34:1-9)
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job's words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that say, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God's children, Psalm 73:13-15, but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.