Job 32:11 - New Revised Standard Version “See, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, Whilst ye searched out what to say. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You see, I waited for your words, I listened to your wise reasons, while you searched out what to say. American Standard Version (1901) Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say. Common English Bible Look, I waited while you spoke, listened while you reasoned, while you searched for words. Catholic Public Domain Version For I have endured your words; I have paid attention to your deliberations, while you were being argumentative with words. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For I have waited for your words; I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words. |
They waited for me as for the rain; they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
I gave you my attention, but there was in fact no one that confuted Job, no one among you that answered his words.
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he.
See, we have searched this out; it is true. Hear, and know it for yourself.”
The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.