The Book of Job, Chapter 34, Verse 35

Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed.

He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]:

[That which] I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

[Should it be] according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

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Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

King James Version

Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.

American Standard Version

Job speaketh without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.

New English Translation

that Job speaks without knowledge and his words are without understanding.

World English Bible

'Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.'

My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.

For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.

Elihu spake moreover, and said,

Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?

For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?

I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.

Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.

If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?

If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.