Job 21:2

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.

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Referenced Verses

  • Judg 9:7 : 7 Now Jotham, on hearing of it, went to the top of Mount Gerizim, and crying out with a loud voice said to them, Give ear to me, you townsmen of Shechem, so that God may give ear to you.
  • Job 13:3-4 : 3 But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God. 4 But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.
  • Job 15:11 : 11 Are the comforts of God not enough for you, and the gentle word which was said to you?
  • Job 16:2 : 2 Such things have frequently come to my ears: you are comforters who only give trouble.
  • Job 18:2 : 2 How long will it be before you have done talking? Get wisdom, and then we will say what is in our minds.
  • Job 33:1 : 1 And now, O Job, give ear to my words, and take note of all I say.
  • Job 33:31-33 : 31 Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind. 32 If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin. 33 If not, give attention to me, and keep quiet, and I will give you wisdom.
  • Job 34:2 : 2 Give ear, you wise, to my words; and you who have knowledge, give attention to me;
  • Isa 55:2 : 2 Why do you give your money for what is not bread, and the fruit of your work for what will not give you pleasure? Give ear to me, so that your food may be good, and you may have the best in full measure.
  • Heb 2:1 : 1 For this reason there is the more need for us to give attention to the things which have come to our ears, for fear that by chance we might be slipping away.

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    1 Then Job made answer and said,

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    1 And now, O Job, give ear to my words, and take note of all I say.

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    31 Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind.

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  • Job 15:11
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    11 Are the comforts of God not enough for you, and the gentle word which was said to you?

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    1 And Job made answer and said,

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    23 Let your ears be open to my voice; give attention to what I say.

  • Job 23:1-2
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    1 And Job made answer and said,

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    1 And Job made answer and said,

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    1 And Job made answer and said,

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  • Job 13:17
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    17 Give ear with care to my words, and keep what I say in your minds.

  • Job 13:6
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    6 Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.

  • Job 29:1
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    1 And Job again took up the word and said,

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    5 I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.

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    2 Job made answer and said,

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    1 Then Job made answer and said,

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    1 And Job made answer and said,

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    14 Give ear to this, O Job, and keep quiet in your place; and take note of the wonders worked by God.

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    11 I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

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  • Job 34:34
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    34 Men of knowledge, and all wise men, hearing me, will say,

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    1 And Job again took up the word and said,

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    1 And Elihu made answer and said,

    2 Give ear, you wise, to my words; and you who have knowledge, give attention to me;

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    1 And Job said in answer to the Lord,

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    4 Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

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    16 If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.

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    2 How long will it be before you have done talking? Get wisdom, and then we will say what is in our minds.

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    21 Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

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    8 But you said in my hearing, and your voice came to my ears:

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