11 Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?
11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?
11 Will not his majesty terrify you, and the dread of him fall upon you?
11 Doesn't his splendor put you in awe? Aren't you afraid to speak cheap lies before him?
11 Will not His excellence make you afraid, And the dread of Him fall upon you?
11 Doesn't his majesty terrify you? Doesn't your fear of him overwhelm you?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 13:11
Commentary on Job 13:1-12
(Read Job 13:1-12)
With self-preference, Job declared that he needed not to be taught by them. Those who dispute are tempted to magnify themselves, and lower their brethren, more than is fit. When dismayed or distressed with the fear of wrath, the force of temptation, or the weight of affliction, we should apply to the Physician of our souls, who never rejects any, never prescribes amiss, and never leaves any case uncured. To Him we may speak at all times. To broken hearts and wounded consciences, all creatures, without Christ, are physicians of no value. Job evidently speaks with a very angry spirit against his friends. They had advanced some truths which nearly concerned Job, but the heart unhumbled before God, never meekly receives the reproofs of men.