13 Yet you say, 'What does God know? Does he judge through such darkness?

Other Translations of Job 22:13

King James Version

13 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud?

English Standard Version

13 But you say, 'What does God know? Can he judge through the deep darkness?

The Message

13 Yet you dare raise questions: 'What does God know? From that distance and darkness, how can he judge?

New King James Version

13 And you say, 'What does God know? Can He judge through the deep darkness?

New Living Translation

13 But you reply, 'That's why God can't see what I am doing! How can he judge through the thick darkness?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 22:13

Commentary on Job 22:5-14

(Read Job 22:5-14)

Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.