Job 4:12

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Now a word was secretly brought to me, and my ear caught a whisper of it.

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  • Job 26:14 : 14 Behold, these are but the edges of his ways, and how faint is the whisper we hear of him! But the thunder of his power—who can understand?
  • Ps 62:11 : 11 Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
  • 1 Cor 13:12 : 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

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  • Job 4:13-16
    4 verses
    76%

    13In disquieting dreams from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men,

    14fear and trembling came upon me, and made all my bones shake.

    15A spirit passed by my face; the hair of my flesh bristled.

    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.

  • 4My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

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

  • 8Have you listened to the secret counsel of God and limited wisdom to yourself?

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

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

  • 11The old lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered.

  • 10He is like a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in hiding.

  • 4I was as in the prime of my life, when the intimate friendship of God was over my tent.

  • Job 42:3-5
    3 verses
    70%

    3You asked, 'Who is this that obscures counsel without knowledge?' Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

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

    5My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.

  • 3The eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen attentively.

  • 10I hear many whispering, 'Terror on every side! Report him! Let’s report him!' All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, 'Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him.'

  • Job 33:14-16
    3 verses
    69%

    14For God speaks in one way and in two, yet no one perceives it.

    15In a dream, a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while they slumber on their beds,

    16then He opens the ears of men and seals their instruction.

  • 11Are the consolations of God too trivial for you, or a word spoken gently with you?

  • 2I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter mysteries from ancient times.

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

  • 12They are like a lion eager to tear its prey, like a young lion crouching in hiding.

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

  • 27and my heart was secretly enticed, and my hand offered them a kiss in worship,

  • 20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

  • 25For the thing I dread comes upon me, and what I fear befalls me.

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

  • Ps 38:13-14
    2 verses
    68%

    13Those who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek to harm me speak of ruin and plot deception all day long.

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

  • 3For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

  • 23If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.

  • 17For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor is anything concealed that will not be known and brought to light.

  • 12Destruction is in its midst; oppression and deceit do not leave its streets.

  • 13I am forgotten like someone dead and gone; I have become like a broken vessel.

  • 1The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • 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.'

  • 17I will show you; listen to me, and let me declare what I have seen:

  • 11The Lord said to Samuel, "Look, I am going to do something in Israel that will cause everyone who hears about it to tremble.

  • 4My heart staggers; terror overwhelms me. The twilight I longed for has been turned into trembling for me.

  • 10And he said to me, "Son of man, take into your heart all the words I speak to you and listen closely with your ears."

  • 18The LORD revealed their plans to me, and I knew what they were plotting, for he showed me their deeds.

  • 26At this I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was pleasant to me.

  • 33But whoever listens to me will dwell securely and be at ease, without fear of harm.

  • 3Whatever you spoke in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you whispered in private rooms will be proclaimed from the rooftops.

  • 20Should it be told to Him that I would speak? Or should a man say that he would be swallowed up?

  • 4'The oracle of one who hears the words of God, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.'

  • 7When one of them comes to visit, he speaks falsely, his heart gathers wickedness, and when he goes out, he tells it to others.