KJV ORIGINAL
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And that he would show you the secrets of wisdom, which are twice as great as what appears on the surface! Know this: God is actually punishing you less than your sins deserve.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is claiming that if Job could see God's hidden wisdom, he would realize he deserves even worse punishment than what he's receiving.
📚 Historical Context
This is spoken by Zophar, one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him during his intense suffering. Zophar represents the conventional wisdom of his time - that suffering always comes as punishment for sin. He's trying to convince Job to confess his supposed sins and repent.
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