Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore I say: Listen to me; I too will tell you what I know. New Living Translation So listen to me, and let me tell you what I think. English Standard Version Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’ Berean Standard Bible Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ King James Bible Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. New King James Version “Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion.’ New American Standard Bible “So I say, ‘Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.’ NASB 1995 “So I say, ‘Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.’ NASB 1977 “So I say, ‘Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.’ Legacy Standard Bible So I say, ‘Listen to me, I too will tell my knowledge.’ Amplified Bible “Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I also will give you my opinion [about Job’s situation] and tell you plainly what I think.’ Christian Standard Bible Therefore I say, “Listen to me. I too will declare what I know.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore I say, “Listen to me. I too will declare what I know.” American Standard Version Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. Contemporary English Version That's why I ask you to listen to me. * English Revised Version Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. GOD'S WORD® Translation "That is why I say, 'Listen to me! Let me tell you what I know.' Good News Translation So now I want you to listen to me; let me tell you what I think. International Standard Version Therefore I'm saying, 'Listen to me!' Then I'll declare what I know. Majority Standard Bible Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ NET Bible Therefore I say, 'Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.' New Heart English Bible Therefore I said, 'Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.' Webster's Bible Translation Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion. World English Bible Therefore I said, ‘Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore I have said: Listen to me, I show my opinion—even I. Young's Literal Translation Therefore I have said: Hearken to me, I do shew my opinion -- even I. Smith's Literal Translation For this, I said, Hear to me; I also will show my knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore I will speak : Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom. New American Bible Therefore I say, listen to me; I also will declare my knowledge! New Revised Standard Version Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will show you my knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, I say: ‘hear me, and also I shall show you my knowledge’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Wherefore I said, Hear me, and I will tell you what I know. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends…9It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. 10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ 11Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,… Cross References Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. / 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. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1 Corinthians 14:29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. 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 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Acts 15:7 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. Treasury of Scripture Therefore I said, Listen to me; I also will show my opinion. 1 Corinthians 7:25,40 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful… Jump to Previous Declare Ear Forward Hearken Listen Opinion Shew Show ThinkJump to Next Declare Ear Forward Hearken Listen Opinion Shew Show ThinkJob 32 1. Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends6. Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth 11. He reproves them for not satisfying Job 16. His zeal to speak Therefore I say The word "therefore" serves as a pivotal transition, indicating that what follows is a conclusion or a result of previous thoughts. In the context of Job 32, Elihu, a younger man who has been listening to the discourse between Job and his three friends, is about to speak. The Hebrew root for "say" (אָמַר, 'amar) is often used in the Old Testament to denote a declaration or proclamation. Elihu is asserting his right to speak, suggesting that he has something significant to contribute to the ongoing dialogue. This moment is crucial as it marks a shift in the narrative, where a new perspective is introduced. Listen to me I too will declare what I know Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thereforeלָכֵ֣ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus I say, אָ֭מַרְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Listen to me. שִׁמְעָה־ (šim·‘āh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently I אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I too אַף־ (’ap̄-) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though will declare אֲחַוֶּ֖ה (’ă·ḥaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2331: To live, to declare, show what I know.’ דֵּעִ֣י (dê·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1843: Knowledge, opinion Links Job 32:10 NIVJob 32:10 NLT Job 32:10 ESV Job 32:10 NASB Job 32:10 KJV Job 32:10 BibleApps.com Job 32:10 Biblia Paralela Job 32:10 Chinese Bible Job 32:10 French Bible Job 32:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 32:10 Therefore I said 'Listen to me (Jb) |
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