Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “When will you end these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk. New Living Translation “How long before you stop talking? Speak sense if you want us to answer! English Standard Version “How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and then we will speak. Berean Standard Bible “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. King James Bible How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. New King James Version “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. New American Standard Bible “How long will you hunt for words? Show understanding, and then we can talk. NASB 1995 “How long will you hunt for words? Show understanding and then we can talk. NASB 1977 “How long will you hunt for words? Show understanding and then we can talk. Legacy Standard Bible “How long until you put an end to your words? Show understanding and then we can talk. Amplified Bible “How long will you hunt for words and continue these speeches? Do some clear thinking and show understanding and then we can talk. Christian Standard Bible How long until you stop talking? Show some sense, and then we can talk. Holman Christian Standard Bible How long until you stop talking? Show some sense, and then we can talk. American Standard Version How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak. Contemporary English Version How long will you talk? Be sensible! Let us speak. English Revised Version How long will ye lay snares for words? consider, and afterwards we will speak. GOD'S WORD® Translation "How long before your words will end? Think it through, and then we'll talk. International Standard Version "When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk. Majority Standard Bible “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. NET Bible "How long until you make an end of words? You must consider, and then we can talk. New Heart English Bible "How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak. Webster's Bible Translation How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. World English Bible “How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“When do you set an end to words? Consider, and afterward we speak. Young's Literal Translation When do ye set an end to words? Consider ye, and afterwards do we speak. Smith's Literal Translation How long will ye set an end to words? Ye shall understand, and afterwards we will speak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow long will you throw out words? understand first, and so let us speak. Catholic Public Domain Version How long will you throw around words? Understand first, and then let us speak. New American Bible When will you put an end to words? Reflect, and then we can have discussion. New Revised Standard Version “How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and then we shall speak. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow long will you resist words? Understand! and afterwards we will speak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “How long will you put up opposition to words? Discern, and in the end we shall speak! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How long will ye lay snares for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak. Brenton Septuagint Translation How long wilt thou continue? forbear, that we also may speak. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked1Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. 3Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?… Cross References Job 15:2-3 “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? / Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose? Job 11:2-3 “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? / Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke? Job 16:3 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 17:27-28 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. James 3:1-2 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Treasury of Scripture How long will it be ere you make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. How long Job 8:2 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? Job 11:2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? Job 13:5,6 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom… Jump to Previous Afterwards Consider End Ere Hunt Intelligent Lay Mark Minds Sensible Show Snares Speak Speeches Talk Talking Understanding Wisdom WordsJump to Next Afterwards Consider End Ere Hunt Intelligent Lay Mark Minds Sensible Show Snares Speak Speeches Talk Talking Understanding Wisdom WordsJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked How long This phrase, often used in the Hebrew Bible, conveys a sense of impatience or frustration. In the context of Job, Bildad is expressing his exasperation with Job's lengthy speeches. The Hebrew root "ʿad" suggests a longing for resolution or an end to the current state of affairs. This reflects the human condition of seeking answers and closure, a theme prevalent throughout the Book of Job. until you end these speeches? Show some sense and then we can talk Hebrew “How longאָ֤נָה ׀ (’ā·nāh) Adverb Strong's 575: Where?, whither?, when?, hither and thither until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while you end תְּשִׂימ֣וּן (tə·śî·mūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set these speeches? לְמִלִּ֑ין (lə·mil·lîn) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic Show some sense, תָּ֝בִ֗ינוּ (tā·ḇî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand and then וְאַחַ֥ר (wə·’a·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 310: The hind or following part we can talk. נְדַבֵּֽר׃ (nə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Job 18:2 NIVJob 18:2 NLT Job 18:2 ESV Job 18:2 NASB Job 18:2 KJV Job 18:2 BibleApps.com Job 18:2 Biblia Paralela Job 18:2 Chinese Bible Job 18:2 French Bible Job 18:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:2 How long will you hunt for words? 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