Job 42:4

KJV1611 – Modern English

Listen, I beseech You, and I will speak: I will question You, and You declare to me.

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  • Job 38:3 : 3 Gird up now your loins like a man; for I will demand of you, and you will answer Me.
  • Job 40:7 : 7 Gird up your loins now like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
  • Gen 18:27 : 27 And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.
  • Gen 18:30-32 : 30 And he said to him, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak; suppose thirty should be found there. And he said, I will not do it if I find thirty there. 31 And he said, Behold now, I have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord; suppose twenty should be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for the sake of twenty. 32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but this once; suppose ten should be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 3Who is he who hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.

  • 5I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You.

  • 22Then call, and I will answer, or let me speak, and you answer me.

  • Job 23:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

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

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

  • Job 33:31-33
    3 verses
    78%

    31Mark well, O Job, listen to me: hold your peace, and I will speak.

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

    33If not, listen to me: hold your peace, and I shall teach you wisdom.

  • 1Therefore, Job, I beg you, listen to my speeches, and pay attention to all my words.

  • Job 38:2-4
    3 verses
    77%

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

    3Gird up now your loins like a man; for I will demand of you, and you will answer Me.

    4Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.

  • 32That which I do not see, teach me; if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

  • 34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man listen to me.

  • 8Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of your words, saying,

  • 3Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

  • 17I will show you, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare:

  • 2Allow me a little, and I will show you that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

  • 5If you can answer me, prepare your words before me, stand up.

  • Job 40:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7Gird up your loins now like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.

    8Will you also annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

  • 24Teach me, and I will hold my tongue; and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

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

  • 1Then Job answered the LORD and said,

  • Job 34:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1Furthermore, Elihu answered and said,

    2Hear my words, O you wise men; and listen to me, you who have knowledge.

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

  • 15You shall call, and I will answer You; You will have a desire for the work of Your hands.

  • 5Oh, that God would speak and open His lips against you,

  • 4I will answer you, and your companions with you.

  • Job 13:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I keep silent, I shall die.

    20Only do not do two things to me, then I will not hide myself from you.

  • Job 40:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3Then Job answered the LORD and said,

    4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

  • 6I have called upon you, for you will hear me, O God; incline your ear to me, and hear my speech.

  • 2I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why You contend with me.

  • 8Have you heard the secret counsel of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?

  • 16If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the voice of my words.

  • 20I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

  • Job 32:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10Therefore I said, Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.

    11Behold, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasoning while you sought what to say.

  • 3Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

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

  • 35Oh that one would hear me! Behold, my desire is that the Almighty would answer me, and that my adversary had written a book.

  • 14What then shall I do when God rises up? When He visits, what shall I answer Him?

  • 3Allow me to speak; and after I have spoken, mock on.

  • 1Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

  • 4To whom have you uttered words? And whose spirit came from you?

  • 3And do You open Your eyes upon such a one and bring me into judgment with You?

  • 2If we attempt to speak with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?