Job 21:2
What does Job 21:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 21:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hear ye diligently my word, And this is your consolation.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hear, I beseech you, my words, and do penance.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hear attentively my speech, and let this replace your consolations.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.
- Job 15:11
Are the consolations of God too small for thee, Even the word that is gentle toward thee?
- Job 33:1
Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words.
- Isaiah 55:2
Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
- Job 16:2
I have heard many such things: Miserable comforters are ye all.
- Job 18:2
How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
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