Job 16:2

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I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are all of you.

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  • Job 13:4-5 : 4 Yet you, however, are smearers of falsehood; all of you are worthless physicians. 5 If only you would keep silent, it would be wisdom for you.
  • Job 19:2-3 : 2 How long will you torment my soul and crush me with words? 3 You have insulted me ten times now; you are not even ashamed that you mistreat me.
  • Job 26:2-3 : 2 How have you helped the powerless and saved the arm without strength? 3 How have you advised without wisdom and provided abundant insight?
  • Ps 69:26 : 26 Let their encampments be desolate; may no one dwell in their tents.
  • Phil 1:16 : 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Job 6:6 : 6 Can something tasteless be eaten without salt? Or is there any flavor in the white of an egg?
  • Job 6:25 : 25 How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?
  • Job 11:2-3 : 2 Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Will your empty talk silence others? Will you mock without anyone to rebuke you?

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