| Barnes' Notes on the Bible Let us choose to us judgment - That is, let us examine and explore what is true and right. Amidst the conflicting opinions, and the sentiments which have been advanced, let us find out what will abide the test of close investigation. Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLet us choose to us judgment - Let us not seek the applause of men, nor contend for victory. Let our aim be to obtain correct views and notions of all things; and let us labor to find out what is good. Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleLet us choose to us judgments,.... Take the part of the question or controversy in which truth and justice lie, and he doubtless has respect to the present controversy with Job; let us know among ourselves what is good; agree upon that which is best to be done in the present case, what judgment to be made of the dealings of God with Job, and his behaviour under them, and what the best advice to give to him. Geneva Study BibleLet us choose to us {b} judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. (b) Let us examine the matter uprightly. Wesley's Notes 34:4 Let us - Not contend for victory, but for truth and equity. Know - Let us shew one another who hath the best cause. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary4. judgment-Let us select among the conflicting sentiments advanced, what will stand the test of examination. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary34:1-9 Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job's words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that say, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God's children, Ps 73:13-15, but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say. |