Cross References

Job 18:2

The Scriptures 1998

“When do you put an end to words? Understand, and let us then talk.

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“Should a multitude of words go un-answered? And should a man of lips be declared right?

And Bildaḏ

Why should we be reckoned as beasts, as stupid in your eyes?

“Listen closely to my word, and let this be your comfort.

There the wrong cease raging, and there the weary are at rest,

“And yet, O Iyoḇ

“How long are you going to speak like this, since the words of your mouth are a strong wind?

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,