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Job 34:4 asv — Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.

American Standard Version

"Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good. "

— Job 34:4, American Standard Version

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Job 34 — Context

1

Moreover Elihu answered and said,

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Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

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For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

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Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good.

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For Job hath said, I am righteous, And God hath taken away my right:

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Notwithstanding my right I am accounted a liar; My wound is incurable, though I amwithout transgression.

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What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,

Job 34:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:4 say?
Job 34:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good. ”
Where is Job 34:4 in the Bible?
Job 34:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 4.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 34:4.
What translation should I read Job 34:4 in?
Job 34:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 34:4?
Job 34:4 reads (ASV): “Let us choose for us that which is right: Let us know among ourselves what is good. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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