Job 33:31

What does Job 33:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 33:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Attend, O Job, hearken to me, Keep silent, and I--I do speak.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Attend, Job, and hearken to me, and hold thy peace, whilst I speak.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.

Context

v.30To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

v.31This passage

v.32If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

Cross references

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

  • Job 32:11

    Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

  • Job 21:2

    Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations.

  • Job 18:2

    How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

  • Job 13:6

    Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

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