Job 34:11 - Exposition

For the work of a man shall he render unto him . God "rewardeth every man according to his work" (Ps 62:13), renders to each one good or evil, according as his own deeds have been the one or the other. But this must be understood of the man's whole conduct, and God's entire treatment of him. Such an absolute rectitude of God's moral government, considered as a whole, is implied and involved in his absolute and perfect justice. And cause every man to find according to his ways . We "find according to our ways" when, having "ploughed iniquity, and sown wickedness, we reap the same" ( Job 4:8 ), or when, on the other hand, having "sown in righteousness, we reap in mercy" ( Hosea 10:12 ). Exact retribution is the law of God's rule; but the exactness cannot be seen, or tested, or demonstrated in this life. It will appear, however, and be recognized by all, at the consummation of all things.