John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 36:4
For truly my words shall not be false ,.... But strictly true; he would take the utmost care to say nothing but the truth, with the greatest impartiality and sincerity, so that what was said might be depended upon; truth spoken briefly, clearly, and on so important a subject as the righteousness of God, deserved attention; he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee ; meaning either God, whose knowledge is perfect, who knows all persons and things; knows himself, his nature,... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 36:1-4
Once more Elihu begs the patience of the auditory, and Job's particularly, for he has not said all that he has to say, but he will not detain them long. Stand about me a little (so some read it), Job 36:2. ?Let me have your attendance, your attention, awhile longer, and I will speak but this once, as plainly and as much to the purpose as I can.? To gain this he pleads, 1. That he had a good cause, and a noble and very fruitful subject: I have yet to speak on God's behalf. He spoke as an... read more