Job 33:17
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 33 connects to 10 cross-references. Elihu addresses Job directly, claiming to speak on God's behalf without being terrifying. He argues that God does speak — in dreams, in physical suffering — as a means of discipline and redemption, not punishment. God's purpose in affliction is …
Other Translations
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, And hide pride from man;
To turn aside man <FI>from<Fi> doing, And pride from man He concealeth.
In order that man may be turned from his evil works, and that pride may be taken away from him;
Cross References
And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy …
Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that …
But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there …
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord …
The Lord of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all …
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom …
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways …
Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her …
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do …