Cross References

Job 18:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Or do you think that we are dumb animals?

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But none of my friends show any sense.

My friends won't really listen, all because of you, and so you must be the one to prove them wrong.

How long will you talk? Be sensible! Let us speak.

You cut yourself in anger. Will that shake the earth or even move the rocks?

I was stupid and ignorant, and I treated you as a wild animal would.

I know that God is testing us to show us that we are merely animals.

Love each other as brothers and sisters and honour others more than you do yourself.

Forty lashes is the most that you can be given, because more than that might make other Israelites think you are worthless.