Job 18:2
“How long until you make an end of words? You must consider, and then we can talk.
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Referenced Verses
- Job 3:5-6 : 5 Let darkness and the deepest shadow claim it; let a cloud settle on it; let whatever blackens the day terrify it! 6 That night– let darkness seize it; let it not be included among the days of the year; let it not enter among the number of the months!
- Job 3:17 : 17 There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest.
- Job 8:2 : 2 “How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?
- Job 11:2 : 2 “Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?
- Job 13:5-6 : 5 If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom. 6 “Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips’ contentions.
- Job 16:2-3 : 2 “I have heard many things like these before. What miserable comforters are you all! 3 Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?
- Job 21:2 : 2 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me.
- Job 33:1 : 1 Elihu Invites Job’s Attention“But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say!
- Prov 18:13 : 13 The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.
- Jas 1:19 : 19 Living Out the Message Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Job 8:1-22 verses83%
1Bildad’s First Speech to Job Then Bildad the Shuhite spoke up and said:
2“How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?
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1Bildad’s Second Speech Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:
- Job 16:1-33 verses77%
1Job’s Reply to Eliphaz Then Job replied:
2“I have heard many things like these before. What miserable comforters are you all!
3Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?
- Job 19:1-22 verses76%
1Job’s Reply to Bildad Then Job answered:
2“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?
- Job 4:1-22 verses75%
1Eliphaz Begins to Speak Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:
2“If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
- Job 11:1-33 verses74%
1Zophar’s First Speech to Job Then Zophar the Naamathite spoke up and said:
2“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?
3Should people remain silent at your idle talk, and should no one rebuke you when you mock?
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3Why should we be regarded as beasts, and considered stupid in your sight?
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1Bildad’s Third Speech Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:
- Job 33:31-322 verses71%
31Pay attention, Job– listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
32If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.
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2“Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?
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11Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts, while you were searching for words.
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2“Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God’s behalf.
- Job 21:2-32 verses69%
2“Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me.
3Bear with me and I will speak, and after I have spoken you may mock.
- Job 6:25-262 verses69%
25How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?
26Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?
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7I said to myself,‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’
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20Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he will be swallowed up!
- Job 15:12-132 verses69%
12Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash,
13when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?
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3Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?
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14Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.
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16God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.
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1Elihu Invites Job’s Attention“But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say!
- Job 34:1-22 verses68%
1Elihu’s Second Speech Elihu answered:
2“Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.
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5I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.”
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5Look at me and be appalled; put your hands over your mouths.
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16So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words.”
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19Who will contend with me? If anyone can, I will be silent and die.
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4You said,‘Pay attention, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.’
- Job 13:5-62 verses67%
5If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
6“Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips’ contentions.
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20Are not my days few? Cease, then, and leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
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4“Surely you know that it has been from old, ever since humankind was placed on the earth,
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1Zophar’s Second Speech Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:
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34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–
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1IV. Job’s Concluding Soliloquy(29:1-31:40)Job Recalls His Former Condition Then Job continued his speech:
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10Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?
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2(5:1) Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.
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13“Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak; then let come to me what may.
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38when the dust hardens into a mass, and the clumps of earth stick together?