Job 41:3

New International Reader's Version

Will it keep begging you for mercy? Will it speak gently to you?

Cross References

Job 41:2

Can you put a rope through its nose? Can you stick a hook through its jaw?

Job 41:4

Will it make an agreement with you? Can you make it your slave for life?

Psalm 24:1

The earth belongs to the Lord. And so does everything in it. The world belongs to him. And so do all those who live in it.

Psalm 55:21

His talk is as smooth as butter. But he has war in his heart. His words flow like olive oil. But they are like swords ready for battle.

Exodus 19:5

Now obey me completely. Keep my covenant. If you do, then out of all the nations you will be my special treasure. The whole earth is mine.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.

Proverbs 18:23

Poor people beg for mercy. But rich people answer in a mean way.

Proverbs 25:15

If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side. And gentle words can break a bone.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, ‘Don’t see any more visions!’ They say to the prophets, ‘Don’t give us any more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy things we want to hear even if they aren’t true.

Haggai 2:8

“The silver belongs to me. So does the gold,” announces the Lord who rules over all.