Job 20:3

What does Job 20:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 20:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The chastisement of my shame I hear, And the spirit of mine understanding Doth cause me to answer:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The doctrine with which thou reprovest me, I will hear, and the spirit of my understanding shall answer for me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I hear a reproof putting me to shame; and [my] spirit answereth me by mine understanding.

Context

v.2Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.

v.3This passage

v.4Knowest thou notthis of old time, Since man was placed upon earth,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 20:2

    Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.

  • Job 33:3

    My wordsshall utterthe uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

  • Job 19:3

    These ten times have ye reproached me: Ye are not ashamed that ye deal hardly with me.

  • Job 19:29

    Be ye afraid of the sword: For wrathbringeththe punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment.

  • Psalms 49:3

    My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

  • Psalms 78:2

    I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,

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