Job 34 · Verse 11

Job 34:11

For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Job 34:11, King James Version

Job 34:11 in other translations

BSBFor according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
WEBFor the work of a man he will give to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
ASVFor the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.
YLTFor the work of man he repayeth to him, And according to the path of each He doth cause him to find.
DARBYFor a man's work will he render to him, and cause every one to find according to his way.
BBEFor he gives to every man the reward of his work, and sees that he gets the fruit of his ways.
WebsterFor the work of a man he shall render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

What does Job 34:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. Partly here; fully, hereafter (Jr 32:19; Ro 2:6; 1Pe 1:17; Re 22:12).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 For the work of a man shall he render - God ever will do justice; the righteous shall never be forsaken, nor shall the wicked ultimately prosper.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Job 34:10-15

Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according…

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Job 34:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּ֤יkiforH3588
פֹ֣עַלFo.'al[the] work ofH6467
אָ֭דָם'A.doma personH120
יְשַׁלֶּם\־ye.sha.lem-he will repayH7999
ל֑וֹloto him
וּֽכְאֹ֥רַחu.khe.'O.rachand according to [the] way ofH734
אִ֝֗ישׁ'Isha personH376
יַמְצִאֶֽנּוּ\׃yam.tzi.'E.nuhe will make find himH4672

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Job 34:11

  • 2 Corinthians 5:10

    For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

  • Romans 2:6

    Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

  • Revelation 22:12

    And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

  • Psalms 62:12

    Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

  • Matthew 16:27

    For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

  • Jeremiah 32:19

    Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

  • Galatians 6:7-8

    Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

  • Proverbs 24:12

    If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

  • 1 Peter 1:17

    And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

  • Proverbs 1:31

    Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

  • Ezekiel 33:17-20

    Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal. When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby. But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.

  • Job 33:26

    He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the work.
33:26; Ps 62:12; Pr 24:12; Jer 32:19; Eze 33:17-20; Mt 16:27
Ro 2:6; 2Co 5:10; 1Pe 1:17; Re 22:12
cause.
Pr 1:31; Ga 6:7,8

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Context

  • Job 34:10

    Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

  • Job 34:11

    For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

  • Job 34:12

    Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

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Job 34:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Porque él pagará al hombre según su obra, y él le hará hallar conforme á su camino.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Car il rendra à l’homme ce qu’il aura fait, et il fera trouver à chacun selon sa voie.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Sondern des Menschen Tun vergilt er ihm, und nach jemandes Wege läßt er es ihn finden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Opus enim hominis reddet ei, et juxta vias singulorum restituet eis.