10 He would surely call you to account if you secretly showed partiality.

Other Translations of Job 13:10

King James Version

10 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.

English Standard Version

10 He will surely rebuke you if in secret you show partiality.

The Message

10 He'd reprimand you on the spot if he detected a bias in your witness.

New King James Version

10 He will surely rebuke you If you secretly show partiality.

New Living Translation

10 No, you will be in trouble with him if you secretly slant your testimony in his favor.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 13:10

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.