Job 17:4
Job 17:4 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.”
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Read Full Chapter →Job says his friends lack true understanding, and so they will not be honored.
What Does Job 17:4 Mean?
Job continues his appeal to God, explaining why no human will pledge for him: his friends' hearts have been closed to real understanding. Because they cannot see his case rightly, Job trusts that God will not lift them up as the wise ones they claim to be.
There is a sober reminder here that wisdom is a gift, not a possession we can boast in. Those who judge harshly often see least clearly. Job leaves the verdict with God, confident that the Lord sees the heart and will not crown false counsel with honor.
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What does Job 17:4 mean?
Job says his friends lack true understanding, and so they will not be honored.