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 · 2000I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I 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 · 1862The chastisement of my shame I hear, And the spirit of mine understanding Doth cause me to answer:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The doctrine with which thou reprovest me, I will hear, and the spirit of my understanding shall answer for me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I hear a reproof putting me to shame; and [my] spirit answereth me by mine understanding.
Context
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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