Job 34:16

What does Job 34:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 34:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If nowthou hastunderstanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If nowthou hastunderstanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And if <FI>there is<Fi> understanding, hear this, Give ear to the voice of my words.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If then thou hast understanding, hear what is said, and hearken to the voice of my words.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: give ear to the voice of my words!

Context

v.15All flesh shall perish together, And man shall turn again unto dust.

v.16This passage

v.17Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—

Cross references

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

  • Job 13:2

    What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you.

  • Job 12:3

    But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: Yea, who knoweth not such things as these?

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