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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 4 I 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%

    3 You 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.

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

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

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

  • 10 I 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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Ps 38:13-14
    2 verses
    68%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 2 I 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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 20 Should 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.'

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