Job 8:2
New International Version
“How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind.

New Living Translation
“How long will you go on like this? You sound like a blustering wind.

English Standard Version
“How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?

Berean Standard Bible
“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

King James Bible
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

New King James Version
“How long will you speak these things, And the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?

New American Standard Bible
“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

NASB 1995
“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

NASB 1977
“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

Legacy Standard Bible
“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

Amplified Bible
“How long will you say these things? And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

Christian Standard Bible
How long will you go on saying these things? Your words are a blast of wind.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
How long will you go on saying these things? Your words are a blast of wind.

American Standard Version
How long wilt thou speak these things? And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?

Contemporary English Version
How long will you talk and keep saying nothing?

English Revised Version
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"How long will you say these things? How long will your words be so windy?

International Standard Version
"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?

Majority Standard Bible
?How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

NET Bible
"How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?

New Heart English Bible
"How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

Webster's Bible Translation
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

World English Bible
“How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Until when do you speak these things? And a strong wind—sayings of your mouth?

Young's Literal Translation
Till when dost thou speak these things? And a strong wind -- sayings of thy mouth?

Smith's Literal Translation
How long wilt thou speak these things? and the great spirit of the words of thy mouth?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
How long wilt thou speak these things, and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

Catholic Public Domain Version
How long will you speak this way, so that the words of your mouth are like a changeable wind?

New American Bible
How long will you utter such things? The words from your mouth are a mighty wind!

New Revised Standard Version
“How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
How long will you speak these things? And how long will your mouth utter proud words?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
How long will you speak these things and a proud spirit fill your mouth?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
How long wilt thou speak these things, Seeing that the words of thy mouth are as a mighty wind?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
How long wilt thou speak these things, how long shall the breath of thy mouth be abundant in words?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bildad: Job Should Repent
1Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. 3Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?…

Cross References
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 18:7
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

James 3:5-6
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 12:18
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

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 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

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.

Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.


Treasury of Scripture

How long will you speak these things? and how long shall the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?

How long.

Job 11:2,3
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? …

Job 16:3
Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?

Job 18:2
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

the words.

Job 6:9,26
Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off! …

Job 7:11
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 15:2
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

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Job 8
1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.
8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite.
20. He applies God's just dealing to Job.














How long
This phrase suggests a sense of impatience or urgency. In the Hebrew context, it reflects a common rhetorical question used to challenge or provoke thought. Bildad, the speaker, is expressing frustration with Job's previous speeches. The phrase implies that there is a limit to patience and endurance, urging Job to reconsider his stance. It is a call to self-reflection, asking Job to evaluate the persistence of his arguments against the backdrop of divine wisdom and justice.

will you go on saying
This phrase indicates a continuation of speech or argument. In the Hebrew, the verb form suggests an ongoing action, emphasizing that Job's discourse has been lengthy and, in Bildad's view, unproductive. It challenges Job to assess the value and truth of his words. From a conservative Christian perspective, this can be seen as a reminder of the power and responsibility of speech, urging believers to speak truthfully and wisely, aligning their words with God's revealed truth.

such things
The phrase "such things" refers to the content of Job's previous speeches, which Bildad perceives as misguided or incorrect. In the context of the Book of Job, these "things" include Job's lamentations and his questioning of God's justice. Bildad's critique is rooted in the belief that Job's words are not in alignment with traditional wisdom or the understanding of God's nature. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's thoughts and expressions with scriptural truths and the character of God.

The words of your mouth
This phrase highlights the significance of spoken words. In Hebrew culture, words were seen as powerful and impactful, capable of blessing or cursing. Bildad is pointing out that Job's words carry weight and consequence. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this underscores the biblical teaching that words reflect the heart's condition (Matthew 12:34) and that believers are called to use their speech to edify and glorify God.

are a blustering wind
The imagery of a "blustering wind" conveys chaos, emptiness, and lack of substance. In the Hebrew context, wind often symbolizes transience and futility. Bildad is accusing Job of speaking words that are loud and forceful but ultimately lacking in wisdom and truth. This metaphor serves as a caution against speaking without understanding or reverence for God's sovereignty. It encourages believers to seek divine wisdom and to ensure that their words are grounded in the eternal truths of Scripture, rather than the fleeting emotions or opinions of the moment.

Verse 2. - How long wilt thou speak these things? An exclamation like that of Cicero, "Quousque tandem?" One or two outbreaks might be pardoned; but to persist was to abuse the patience of his hearers. And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? literally, be a strong wind; i.e. have all the bluster and vehemence of a tempest, which seeks to carry everything before it by sheer force and fury. The address is rude and unsympathetic.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“How long
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

will you go on saying
תְּמַלֶּל־ (tə·mal·lel-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4448: To speak, utter, say

such things?
אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

The words
אִמְרֵי־ (’im·rê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 561: Something said

of your mouth
פִֽיךָ׃ (p̄î·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

are a blustering
כַּ֝בִּיר (kab·bîr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much

wind.
וְר֥וּחַ (wə·rū·aḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit


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