Job 36:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?

American Standard Version (1901)

Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?

Bible in Basic English

Who ever gave orders to him, or said to him, You have done wrong?

Free Bible Version

Who has instructed him what to do? Who can say to him ‘You have done wrong’?

King James (Authorized) Version

Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?

Translation for Translators

No one has [RHQ] told him what he should do, and no one has [RHQ] said to him, ‘You have done what is wrong!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Who has ever instructed him about his way? Who can ever say to him, 'You have committed unrighteousness?'

Noah Webster Bible

Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?

World English Bible

Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, ‘You have committed unrighteousness’?

Young's Literal Translation

Who hath appointed unto Him his way? And who said, 'Thou hast done iniquity?'

Context

Elihu Describes God’s Power

²²Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? ²³Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? ²⁴Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.

Summary

This verse from the book of Job highlights the greatness and power of God, emphasizing that no one can fully understand or fathom His ways. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and wisdom, encouraging humility and trust in His divine plan. Despite the trials and challenges we face, this verse reassures us that God is in control and working all things together for our good. It prompts us to submit to His will and seek His guidance, knowing that His ways are higher than our ways.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Who hath enjoined him his way - Has God taken instructions from any man how he shall govern the world? Thou hast wrought iniquity? - Who can prove, in the whole compass of the creation, that there is one thing imperfect, superabundant, or out of its place? Who can show that there is, in the course of the Divine providence, one unrighteous, cruel, or unwise act? All the cunning and wickedness of man have never been able to find out the smallest flaw in the work of God.