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For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself in God - That is, there is no advantage in piety, and in e…

It profits a man nothing. Compare what Job had said (Job 9:20–22; Job 9:30–31; Job 10:6–7; [Re…

He did not mean that Job actually went into the company of the wicked; but that, in saying that it had been no profit to him to delight himself wit…

For he has said
Not plainly and expressly, but consequentially; what it was thought might be inferred from what he h…

Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…

After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes