Cross References

Job 32:11

Modern English Version

Indeed, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasons, while you searched out what to say.

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“Men listened to me and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.

They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouth wide as for the spring rain.

“Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I will also declare my opinion.’

Yes, I paid attention to you; and surely none of you convinced Job or answered his words.

Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken because they were older than he.

“Behold, we have investigated all this, and it is so; hear it, and know for yourself.”

He who is the first to make his case seems righteous, but his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor man who has understanding sees through him.