Parallel Verses

NET Bible

And he reveals this for correction, and says that they must turn from evil.

New American Standard Bible

He opens their ear to instruction,
And commands that they return from evil.

King James Version

He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

Holman Bible

He opens their ears to correction
and insists they repent from iniquity.

International Standard Version

He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil.

A Conservative Version

He also opens their ear to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.

American Standard Version

He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.

Amplified


“He opens their ears to instruction and discipline,
And commands that they return from evil.

Bible in Basic English

Their ear is open to his teaching, and he gives them orders so that their hearts may be turned from evil.

Darby Translation

And he openeth their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

Julia Smith Translation

And he will uncover their ear for instruction, and he will say that they shall turn back from iniquity.

King James 2000

He opens also their ear to discipline, and commands that they return from iniquity.

Lexham Expanded Bible

So he opens their ear to the discipline, and he commands that they return from mischief.

Modern King James verseion

He also opens their ears to teaching, and commands that they return from iniquity.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He with punishing and nurturing of them, roundeth them in the ears, warneth them to leave off from their wickedness, and to amend.

New Heart English Bible

He also opens their ears to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.

The Emphasized Bible

Thus hath he uncovered their ear to a warning, and said - that they should turn from iniquity.

Webster

He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

World English Bible

He also opens their ears to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.

Youngs Literal Translation

And He uncovereth their ear for instruction, And saith that they turn back from iniquity.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
He openeth
גּלה 
Galah 
Usage: 188

אזן 
'ozen 
Usage: 187

שׁוּב 
Shuwb 
Usage: 1058

References

Hastings

Job

Morish

Context Readings

Elihu Extols God's Greatness

9 then he reveals to them what they have done, and their transgressions, that they were behaving proudly. 10 And he reveals this for correction, and says that they must turn from evil. 11 If they obey and serve him, they live out their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness.

Cross References

Job 36:15

He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

Proverbs 8:4-5

"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

Isaiah 1:16-20

Wash! Cleanse yourselves! Remove your sinful deeds from my sight. Stop sinning!

Isaiah 48:17

This is what the Lord, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go.

Isaiah 50:5

The sovereign Lord has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.

Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!

Matthew 3:8

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,

James 4:8

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded.

2 Kings 17:13

The Lord solemnly warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and all the seers, "Turn back from your evil ways; obey my commandments and rules that are recorded in the law. I ordered your ancestors to keep this law and sent my servants the prophets to remind you of its demands."

Job 33:16-23

Then he gives a revelation to people, and terrifies them with warnings,

Psalm 40:6

Receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern. You make that quite clear to me! You do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings.

Proverbs 1:22-23

"How long will you simpletons love naivet?? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 9:4-6

"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

Isaiah 48:8

You did not hear, you do not know, you were not told beforehand. For I know that you are very deceitful; you were labeled a rebel from birth.

Jeremiah 4:3-4

Yes, the Lord has this to say to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: "Like a farmer breaking up hard unplowed ground, you must break your rebellious will and make a new beginning; just as a farmer must clear away thorns lest the seed is wasted, you must get rid of the sin that is ruining your lives.

Jeremiah 7:3-7

The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says: Change the way you have been living and do what is right. If you do, I will allow you to continue to live in this land.

Ezekiel 18:30-31

"Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.

Hosea 14:1

Return, O Israel, to the Lord your God, for your sin has been your downfall!

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,

Acts 16:14

A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.

Acts 17:30

Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,

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