Job 20:2

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Summary

Job 20:2

Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

My thoughts

Romans 10:2

And for

James 1:19

Bible References

My thoughts

When I hear a reproof that dishonors me, then my understanding prompts me to answer.

"If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?

Who will contend with me? If anyone can, I will be silent and die.

So do not say, 'We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!'

I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;

Sometimes I think, "I will make no mention of his message. I will not speak as his messenger any more." But then his message becomes like a fire locked up inside of me, burning in my heart and soul. I grow weary of trying to hold it in; I cannot contain it.

For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.

And for

I jumped to conclusions and said, "I am cut off from your presence!" But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

I rashly declared, "All men are liars."

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request: "I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately."

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.