21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
21 "His eyes are on the ways of mortals; he sees their every step.
21 "For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps.
21 "He has his eyes on every man and woman. He doesn't miss a trick.
21 "For His eyes are on the ways of man, And He sees all his steps.
21 "For God watches how people live; he sees everything they do.
21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.
21 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.
21 For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders
21 Mark well that God doesn't miss a move you make; he's aware of every step you take.
21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, And He ponders all his paths.
21 For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.
(Read Proverbs 5:15-23)
Lawful marriage is a means God has appointed to keep from these destructive vices. But we are not properly united, except as we attend to God's word, seeking his direction and blessing, and acting with affection. Ever remember, that though secret sins may escape the eyes of our fellow-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings. Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:21
Commentary on Job 34:16-30
(Read Job 34:16-30)
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God's proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.