“I’m sure you think you are\par the only wise people.\par You think when you die,\par wisdom will be gone with you.\par
Job 26:3 - Easy To Read Version Yes, you have given wonderful advice\par to the person with no wisdom!\par You have really shown\par how wise you are! {\cf2\super [47]} \par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition How you have counseled him who has no wisdom! And how plentifully you have declared to him sound knowledge! American Standard Version (1901) How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge! Common English Bible advised one lacking wisdom, informed many with insight! Catholic Public Domain Version To whom have you given advice? Perhaps it is to him that has no wisdom or prudence that you have revealed your many ideas. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To whom hast thou given counsel? Perhaps to him that hath no wisdom; and thou hast shewn thy very great prudence. |
“I’m sure you think you are\par the only wise people.\par You think when you die,\par wisdom will be gone with you.\par
But my mind is as good as yours.\par I am as smart as you are.\par Anyone can see this is true.\par
I wish you would just be quiet. That would be the wisest thing you could do.
“But come on, all of you,\par try to show me that it is all my fault.\par None of you are wise.\par
“Bildad, Zophar, and Eliphaz,\par you have really been a big help\par for this tired, weary man!\par Oh yes, you have \{really been an encouragement,\}\par you have really made my weak arms\par strong again!\par
My heart is honest,\par so I will speak honest words.\par I will speak the truth\par about the things I know.\par
But Job, if you have nothing to say,\par then listen to me.\par Be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”\par
“Who is this ignorant person\par that is saying these foolish things?” {\cf2\super [79]} \par
I don’t have power to help myself now.\par Why? Because success has been taken away from me.\par
I always did what was best for you. I told you the Good News {\cf2\super [403]} about Jesus in public before the people and also taught in your homes.
I can say this because I know that I told you everything that God wants you to know.