Job 33:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Behold, in this thou art not just— Lo, this I will answer thee, thou art not perfect: therefore, let God be justified, rather than mortal man; Job 33:13. Why dost thou contend against him, since he will not give account of any of his matters? The word צדק tzedek, signifies not only just, but perfect; a signification which it hath also transmitted to the Greek word δικαιος. The argument is, "Notwithstanding all thy pretences to purity and innocence, thou art far from perfection. There is human frailty enough in thee and all mankind, to justify the dealings of God with thee or them, however severe they are. Give him, therefore, the glory, acknowledge the justice of his proceedings." See Judges 7:9 and Heath.