Job 33:31

English Standard Version 2016

Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

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“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and then we will speak.

“Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.

“Keep listening to my words, and let this be your comfort.

Hear now my argument and listen to the pleadings of my lips.

to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be lighted with the light of life.

If you have any words, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify you.

For who among them has stood in the council of the Lord to see and to hear his word, or who has paid attention to his word and listened?