Job 32:11

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

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  • Job 5:27 : 27 Behold, we have examined this, and it is true. Listen to it and apply it to yourself.
  • Job 29:21 : 21 People listened to me and waited, and they kept silent for my counsel.
  • Job 29:23 : 23 They waited for me as for rain, and they opened their mouths wide for the spring rain.
  • Job 32:4 : 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he was.
  • Prov 18:17 : 17 The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and cross-examines him.
  • Prov 28:11 : 11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 In addition to being wise, the Teacher continually taught the people knowledge; he carefully considered, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately.

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  • 12I paid close attention to you. But not one of you has proved Job wrong; not one of you has answered his arguments.

  • 10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’

  • Job 32:14-17
    4 verses
    78%

    14But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

    15They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have left them.

    16Should I wait, now that they are not speaking and they stand there without replying any longer?

    17I too will give my answer; I will express my opinion as well.

  • 21People listened to me and waited, and they kept silent for my counsel.

  • Job 33:31-33
    3 verses
    75%

    31Pay attention, Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

    32If you have anything to say, answer me; speak up, for I want to justify you.

    33But if not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.

  • Job 33:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1But now, Job, please listen to my words and pay attention to all I have to say.

    2Look, I have opened my mouth; my tongue has spoken in my mouth.

  • Job 32:4-7
    4 verses
    74%

    4Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he was.

    5When Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouths of the three men, his anger was aroused.

    6So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said, "I am young in years, and you are old; therefore, I held back and was afraid to tell you what I think.

    7I thought, ‘Age should speak; let many years teach wisdom.’

  • 6Listen now to my argument and pay attention to the contentions of my lips.

  • 8Surely, you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard your words.

  • Job 23:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4I would lay my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.

    5I would know the words he would answer me with and understand what he would say to me.

  • 4You said, 'Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.'

  • Job 21:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1Then Job answered and said:

    2Listen carefully to my words, and let this be your consolation.

  • 34Men of understanding declare, and the wise man who hears me says:

  • 2How long will you keep putting an end to words? Consider, and then we will speak.

  • 11For when the ear heard me, it called me blessed, and when the eye saw me, it gave testimony about me.

  • 1Then Job answered and said:

  • Job 34:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1Then Elihu answered and said:

    2Listen to my words, you wise ones; and to those with understanding, give ear to me.

  • Job 16:1-2
    2 verses
    69%

    1Then Job replied and said:

    2I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are all of you.

  • 23They waited for me as for rain, and they opened their mouths wide for the spring rain.

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

  • 17Listen carefully to my words and let my declaration enter your ears.

  • 1I will stand at my watch post and station myself on the rampart; I will wait to see what He will say to me and what I will answer regarding my complaint.

  • 5If you can, answer me; prepare yourself before me and take your stand.

  • 23Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear my words.

  • 5I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I put my hope in His word.

  • 14Listen to this, Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.

  • 1For the director: A psalm of David.

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

  • 16It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form was before my eyes; silence, and then I heard a voice:

  • 1Indeed, my eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it.

  • 2I said, 'I will guard my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth while the wicked are in my presence.'

  • 1Then Job answered and said,

  • 32I observed and took it to heart; I saw it and received instruction.

  • 14But I am like a deaf man who does not hear, and like a mute man who cannot open his mouth.

  • 3But I desire to speak to the Almighty, and I wish to reason with God.

  • 22Then call, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You respond to me.

  • 1Then Job answered and said: