Job 32:11


“You see, I waited for your words,
I listened to your [wise] reasons,
While you pondered and searched out what to say.

Job 5:27


“Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true.
Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”

Job 29:21


“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.

Job 29:23


“They waited for me [and for my words] as for the rain,
And they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.

Job 32:4

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.

Proverbs 18:17


The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 28:11


The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.

Ecclesiastes 12:9-10

Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.

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Summary

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

I waited for

General references

Bible References

I waited for

Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.
Job 29:21

“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.

Whilst

Job 5:27

“Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true.
Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”
Proverbs 18:17

The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 28:11

The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.

General references

Job 33:31

“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.
1 Corinthians 14:32
for the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets [the prophecy is under the speaker’s control, and he can stop speaking];