Job 16:2

World English Bible (2000)

"I have heard many such things. You are all miserable comforters!

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 13:4-5 : 4 But you are forgers of lies. You are all physicians of no value. 5 Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
  • Job 19:2-3 : 2 "How long will you torment me, and crush me with words? 3 You have reproached me ten times. You aren't ashamed that you attack me.
  • Job 26:2-3 : 2 "How have you helped him who is without power! How have you saved the arm that has no strength! 3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!
  • Ps 69:26 : 26 For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt.
  • Phil 1:16 : 16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
  • Job 6:6 : 6 Can that which has no flavor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
  • Job 6:25 : 25 How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?
  • Job 11:2-3 : 2 "Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?

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