Job 18:2

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How long will you keep putting an end to words? Consider, and then we will speak.

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  • Job 3:5-6 : 5 Let darkness and deep shadow claim it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let blackness of the day terrify it. 6 As for that night, let thick darkness seize it; let it not be joined to the days of the year; let it not come into the number of the months.
  • Job 3:17 : 17 There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest.
  • Job 8:2 : 2 How long will you continue to speak such things? Your words are like a mighty wind.
  • Job 11:2 : 2 Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should a man full of talk be justified?
  • Job 13:5-6 : 5 If only you would keep silent, it would be wisdom for you. 6 Listen now to my argument and pay attention to the contentions of my lips.
  • Job 16:2-3 : 2 I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are all of you. 3 Will your words of wind never end? Or what provokes you to answer?
  • Job 21:2 : 2 Listen carefully to my words, and let this be your consolation.
  • Job 33:1 : 1 But now, Job, please listen to my words and pay attention to all I have to say.
  • Prov 18:13 : 13 To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

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    1Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:

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    1Then Job replied and said:

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    1Then Job answered and said,

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  • Job 4:1-2
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    31Pay attention, Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

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    2Who is this that darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

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    11I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

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    2Wait a little longer for me, and I will show you that there is still more to say on God's behalf.

  • Job 21:2-3
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    2Listen carefully to my words, and let this be your consolation.

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    12Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash?

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    16If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

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