Job 18:2

"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.

Let darkness and deep gloom reclaim it; let clouds settle down on it; let blackness in mid-day terrify it.

In that place, the wicked stop causing trouble, and there, those whose strength is exhausted are at rest.

"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?

"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.

"I've heard many things like this. What miserable comforters you all are!

"Listen carefully to my words; let this encourage all of you.

"Now please listen to what I have to say, Job. Listen to every word!

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

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How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

Let darkness and deep gloom reclaim it; let clouds settle down on it; let blackness in mid-day terrify it.

"Listen carefully to my words; let this encourage all of you.

"Now please listen to what I have to say, Job. Listen to every word!

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

"Job, pay attention! Listen to me! Be silent and let me speak.