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Job 18:2

God's Word

“How long before your words will end? Think it through, and then we’ll talk.

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“Shouldn’t someone answer this flood of words? Should a good public speaker be acquitted?

Then Bildad from Shuah replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Why do you think of us as cattle? Why are we considered stupid in your eyes?

“Listen carefully to my words, and let that be the comfort you offer me.

There the wicked stop their raging. There the weary are able to rest.

“Please, Job, listen to my words and consider everything I say.

“How long will you say these things? How long will your words be so windy?

Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.