An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of…

But what are we to understand by judgment, in which Elihu saith God excels? In answer to this Query I shall first show that Judgment is taken four ways in Scripture, and then prove that God is excellent in Judgment, with respect to every one of them.

But what are we to understand by judgment, in which Elihu saith God excells? In answer to this Querie I shall first shew that Judgment is taken four ways in Scripture, and then prove that God is excellent in Judgment, with respect to every one of them.

First, Judgment is an ability of judging. A man of judgment, and a wise man are the same. When we say, such a man, is a man of Judgment, or a judicious man, we mean, he is a prudent man, he is able to discern things that differ, he knows how to order, state and determine doubtful things aright. In this sense we are to understand it here, the Lord is excellent in judgment, that is, in wisdom and prudence to set things right, and to give every one his right, he sees clearly how to manage all his affairs and purposes by righteous means to right ends. The prophet gives God the glory of this title expressly (Isa 30.18.) The Lord is a God of judgment: Blessed are they that wait for him. That is, the Lo•d is infinitely furnished with wisdom, he knows exactly, not only what ought to be done, but how and when to do it; therefore wait for him. And 'tis encouragement to wait, when we have a person of judgment and understanding, a discreet and prudent person to wait upon. God is a God of judgment, in this sense, theref re blessed are they that wait for him.

First, Judgment is an ability of judging. A man of judgment, and a wise man are the same. When we say, such a man, is a man of Judgment, or a judicious man, we mean, he is a prudent man, he is able to discern things that differ, he knows how to order, state and determine doubtful things aright. In this sence we are to understand it here, the Lord is excellent in judgment, that is, in wisdome and prudence to set things right, and to give every one his right, he sees clearly how to mannage all his affayres and purposes by righteous meanes to right ends. The prophet gives God the glory of this title expressely (Isa 30.18.) The Lord is a God of judgment: Blessed are they that wait for him. That is, the Lod is infinitely furnished with wisdom, he knows exactly, not only what ought to be done, but how and when to do it; therefore waite for him. And 'tis encouragement to waite, when we have a person of judgment and understanding, a discreet and prudent person to waite upon. God is a God of judgment, in this sence, theref re blessed are they that waite for him.