Job 34:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God. For he will not lay upon man - The meaning appears to be this: He will not call man a second time into judgment; he does not try a cause twice; his decisions are just, and his sentence without appeal. Mr. Good translates: -

"Behold, not to man hath he intrusted the time

Of coming into judgment with God."

Man's time is not in his own hand; nor is his lot cast or ruled by his own wisdom and power. When God thinks best, he will judge for him; and, if oppressed or calumniated, he will bring forth his righteousness as the light, and do him justice on his adversaries.

Job 34:23

23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enterf into judgment with God.