Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and let me speak.

King James Version

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

Holman Bible

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me.
Be quiet, and I will speak.

International Standard Version

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

A Conservative Version

Mark well, O Job, hearken to me. Keep silent, and I will speak.

American Standard Version

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

Amplified


“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.

Bible in Basic English

Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind.

Darby Translation

Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.

Julia Smith Translation

Attend, O Job, hear to me: be silent and I will speak

King James 2000

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold your peace, and I will speak.

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Listen attentively, Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

Modern King James verseion

Hear this, Job, listen to me; be silent and I will speak.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Mark well, O Job, and hear me: hold thee still until I have spoken.

NET Bible

Pay attention, Job -- listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

New Heart English Bible

Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.

The Emphasized Bible

Mark well, O Job, and hearken to me, Be silent, and, I, will speak:

Webster

Mark well, O Job, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

World English Bible

Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.

Youngs Literal Translation

Attend, O Job, hearken to me, Keep silent, and I -- I do speak.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
קשׁב 
Qashab 
Usage: 46

O Job
איּוב 
'Iyowb 
Job
Usage: 17

חרשׁ 
Charash 
Usage: 74

Context Readings

Elihu Rebukes Job

30 He turns him back from the pit that the light of life may shine on him. 31 “Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and let me speak.
32 If you have anything to say answer me. Speak up, for I want you to be cleared.

Cross References

Job 13:6

Hear my argument. Listen to the plea of my lips.

Job 18:2

When will you end these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk.

Job 21:2

Listen carefully to my words, and let this be your consolation.

Job 32:11

Listen! I waited for your words. I listened for your wise sayings, while you determined what to say.

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