Job 18:2

King James Version 1611 (Original)

How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 3:5-6 : 5 Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it. 6 As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.
  • Job 3:17 : 17 There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest.
  • Job 8:2 : 2 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?
  • Job 11:2 : 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
  • Job 13:5-6 : 5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
  • Job 16:2-3 : 2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. 3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
  • Job 21:2 : 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
  • Job 33:1 : 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
  • Prov 18:13 : 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 8:1-2
    2 verses
    83%

    1Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

    2How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

  • 1Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

  • Job 16:1-3
    3 verses
    77%

    1Then Job answered and said,

    2I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.

    3Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?

  • Job 19:1-2
    2 verses
    76%

    1Then Job answered and said,

    2How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

  • Job 4:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

    2If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?

  • Job 11:1-3
    3 verses
    74%

    1Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

    2Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

    3Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

  • 3Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

  • 1Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

  • Job 33:31-32
    2 verses
    71%

    31Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

    32If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

  • 2Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

  • 11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

  • 2Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

  • Job 21:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.

    3Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

  • Job 6:25-26
    2 verses
    69%

    25How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?

    26Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?

  • 7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

  • 20Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

  • Job 15:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,

    13That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?

  • 3Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

  • 14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • 16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

  • 1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

  • Job 34:1-2
    2 verses
    68%

    1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,

    2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

  • 5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

  • 5Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.

  • 16Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

  • 19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

  • 4Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

  • Job 13:5-6
    2 verses
    67%

    5O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

    6Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

  • 20Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,

  • 4Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,

  • 1Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

  • 34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

  • 1Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,

  • 10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

  • 2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

  • 13Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.

  • 38When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?