6 Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.'
6 Should I lie against my right? my wound
6 in spite of my right I am counted a liar; my wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.'
6 When I defend myself, I'm called a liar to my face. I've done nothing wrong, and I get punished anyway.'
6 Should I lie concerning my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.'
6 I am innocent, but they call me a liar. My suffering is incurable, though I have not sinned.'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:6
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.