Job 20:2

New American Bible - revised edition

So now my thoughts provide an answer for me, because of the feelings within me.

Cross References

Job 13:19

If anyone can make a case against me, then I shall be silent and expire.

Job 20:1

Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:

Job 20:3

A rebuke that puts me to shame I hear, and from my understanding a spirit gives me a reply.

Job 4:2

If someone attempts a word with you, would you mind? How can anyone refrain from speaking?

Psalm 116:11

I said in my alarm, “All men are liars!”

Psalm 31:22

Blessed be the Lord, marvelously he showed to me his mercy in a fortified city.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see someone hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool!

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not let anger upset your spirit, for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool.

Jeremiah 20:9

I say I will not mention him, I will no longer speak in his name. But then it is as if fire is burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding back, I cannot!

Mark 6:25

The girl hurried back to the king’s presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Romans 10:2

I testify with regard to them that they have zeal for God, but it is not discerning.

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,