Job 26:3
What does Job 26:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 26:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
KJV
King James Version · 1611How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949How have you given teaching to him who has no wisdom, and fully made clear true knowledge!
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862What--thou hast given counsel to the unwise, And wise plans in abundance made known.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752To whom hast thou given counsel? perhaps to him that hath no wisdom, and thou hast shewn thy very great prudence.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, and abundantly declared the thing as it is!
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 20:27
For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.
- Job 33:33
If not, hearken thou unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.
- Job 32:11
Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
- Job 15:8
Hast thou heard the secret counsel of God? And dost thou limit wisdom to thyself?
- Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.
- Job 6:13
Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?
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