Job 32:11
Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts, while you were searching for words.
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Referenced Verses
- Job 5:27 : 27 Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”
- Job 29:21 : 21 Job’s Reputation“People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.
- Job 29:23 : 23 They waited for me as people wait for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains.
- Job 32:4 : 4 Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job, because the others were older than he was.
- Prov 18:17 : 17 The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
- Prov 28:11 : 11 A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
- Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
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