Job 41:3
What does Job 41:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 41:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Will he make many supplications unto thee? Or will he speak soft words unto thee?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Will he make many supplications unto thee? Or will he speak soft words unto thee?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Will he make prayers to you, or say soft words to you?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth he multiply unto thee supplications? Doth he speak unto thee tender things?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I will not spare him, nor his mighty words, and framed to make supplication.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Will he make many supplications unto thee? or will he speak softly unto thee?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
- Proverbs 18:23
The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
- Isaiah 30:10
that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
- Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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