Job 38:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

“Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 35:16 : 16 So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words.”
  • Job 42:3 : 3 you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.
  • 1 Tim 1:7 : 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.
  • Job 34:35 : 35 that Job speaks without knowledge and his words are without understanding.
  • Job 12:3 : 3 I also have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?
  • Job 23:4-5 : 4 I would lay out my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
  • Job 24:25 : 25 “If this is not so, who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?”
  • Job 26:3 : 3 How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!
  • Job 27:11 : 11 I will teach you about the power of God; What is on the Almighty’s mind I will not conceal.

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    3you asked,‘Who is this who darkens counsel without knowledge?’ But I have declared without understanding things too wonderful for me to know.

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    34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–

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    3How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!

    4To whom did you utter these words? And whose spirit has come forth from your mouth?

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    16So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words.”

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    18Have you considered the vast expanses of the earth? Tell me, if you know it all!

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    13But you have said,‘What does God know? Does he judge through such deep darkness?

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    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

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    14“Pay attention to this, Job! Stand still and consider the wonders God works.

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    3Get ready for a difficult task like a man; I will question you and you will inform me!

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    19Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

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    13Who comprehends the mind of the LORD, or gives him instruction as his counselor?

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    24In what direction is lightning dispersed, or the east winds scattered over the earth?

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