Quotes About Truth

Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.

He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,

that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.

Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

ëJob speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.í

And Elihu went on to say:

“Do you think this is just? You say, ëI am more righteous than God.í

I will reply to you and to your friends as well.

Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.

So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”

And Elihu continued:

“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on Godís behalf.

I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.

He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.

then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.

But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.

Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?

Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ëYou have done wrongí?

All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.

Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?

Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.