Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hear now my argument; listen to the pleas of my lips. New Living Translation Listen to my charge; pay attention to my arguments. English Standard Version Hear now my argument and listen to the pleadings of my lips. Berean Standard Bible Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. King James Bible Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. New King James Version Now hear my reasoning, And heed the pleadings of my lips. New American Standard Bible “Please hear my argument, And give your attention to the contentions of my lips. NASB 1995 “Please hear my argument And listen to the contentions of my lips. NASB 1977 “Please hear my argument, And listen to the contentions of my lips. Legacy Standard Bible Please hear my argument And give heed to the contentions of my lips. Amplified Bible “Please hear my argument And listen to the pleadings of my lips. Christian Standard Bible Hear now my argument, and listen to my defense. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hear now my argument, and listen to my defense. American Standard Version Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Contemporary English Version and listen to my argument. English Revised Version Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. GOD'S WORD® Translation Please listen to my argument, and pay attention to my plea. Good News Translation Listen while I state my case. International Standard Version "Now listen to my dispute! Pay attention to my arguments. Majority Standard Bible Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. NET Bible "Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips' contentions. New Heart English Bible Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips. Webster's Bible Translation Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. World English Bible Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPlease hear my argument, "" And attend to the pleadings of my lips, Young's Literal Translation Hear, I pray you, my argument, And to the pleadings of my lips attend, Smith's Literal Translation Hear now my proof, and attend to the pleadings of my lips. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear ye therefore my reproof, and attend to the judgment of my lips. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, listen to my correction, and pay attention to the judgment of my lips. New American Bible Hear now my argument and listen to the accusations from my lips. New Revised Standard Version Hear now my reasoning, and listen to the pleadings of my lips. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHear now my admonition, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hear, therefore, my reproof, and obey the judgment of my lips OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Brenton Septuagint Translation But hear ye the reasoning of my mouth, and attend to the judgment of my lips. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Reproves His Friends…5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?… Cross References James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 2:2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, Proverbs 4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! Isaiah 28:23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. Luke 8:18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” Jeremiah 9:20 Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. Jeremiah 11:6 Then the LORD said to me, “Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Hear the words of this covenant and carry them out. Deuteronomy 32:1 Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Psalm 49:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world, / both low and high, rich and poor alike. / My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding. Treasury of Scripture Hear now my reasoning, and listen to the pleadings of my lips. Job 21:2,3 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations… Job 33:1-3 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words… Job 34:2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. Jump to Previous Argument Attend Contentions Defence Ear Hear Hearken Lips Mouth Note Plea Pleadings Please Reasoning WordsJump to Next Argument Attend Contentions Defence Ear Hear Hearken Lips Mouth Note Plea Pleadings Please Reasoning WordsJob 13 1. Job reproves his friends for partiality14. He professes his confidence in God; 19. and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him Hear now The Hebrew word for "hear" is "שְׁמַע" (shema), which carries a deeper meaning than just auditory reception. It implies understanding, attention, and obedience. In the context of Job, this is a plea for his friends to truly listen and comprehend his perspective, rather than just hearing the words. This echoes the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, where Israel is called to hear and obey God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of active listening in a relationship with God and others. my argument and listen to the plea of my lips Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hearשִׁמְעוּ־ (šim·‘ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently now נָ֥א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' my argument, תוֹכַחְתִּ֑י (ṯō·w·ḵaḥ·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof and listen הַקְשִֽׁיבוּ׃ (haq·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7181: To prick up the ears, hearken to the plea וְרִב֖וֹת (wə·ri·ḇō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute of my lips. שְׂפָתַ֣י (śə·p̄ā·ṯay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin Links Job 13:6 NIVJob 13:6 NLT Job 13:6 ESV Job 13:6 NASB Job 13:6 KJV Job 13:6 BibleApps.com Job 13:6 Biblia Paralela Job 13:6 Chinese Bible Job 13:6 French Bible Job 13:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 13:6 Hear now my reasoning (Jb) |
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