Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you give me. New Living Translation “Listen closely to what I am saying. That’s one consolation you can give me. English Standard Version “Keep listening to my words, and let this be your comfort. Berean Standard Bible “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. King James Bible Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. New King James Version “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your consolation. New American Standard Bible “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your way of consolation. NASB 1995 “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your way of consolation. NASB 1977 “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your way of consolation. Legacy Standard Bible “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your way of consolation. Amplified Bible “Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be the consolation. Christian Standard Bible Pay close attention to my words; let this be the consolation you offer. Holman Christian Standard Bible Pay close attention to my words; let this be the consolation you offer. American Standard Version Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations. Contemporary English Version If you want to offer comfort, then listen to me. English Revised Version Hear diligently my speech; and let this be your consolations. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Listen carefully to my words, and let that be the comfort you offer me. International Standard Version "Listen carefully to my words; let this encourage all of you. Majority Standard Bible ?Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. NET Bible "Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me. New Heart English Bible "Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation. Webster's Bible Translation Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. World English Bible “Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Hear my word diligently, "" And this is your consolation. Young's Literal Translation Hear ye diligently my word, And this is your consolation. Smith's Literal Translation Hearing, hear ye my speech, and this shall be your consolations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear, I beseech you, my words, and do penance. Catholic Public Domain Version I beseech you to hear my words and to do penance. New American Bible At least listen to my words, and let that be the consolation you offer. New Revised Standard Version “Listen carefully to my words, and let this be your consolation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleListen diligently to my speech, and let this be your consolation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Listen to hear my words and it will be understanding among you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear ye, hear ye my words, that I may not have this consolation from you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: God will Punish the Wicked1Then Job answered: 2“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. 3Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.… Cross References Job 13:6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. Job 16:2-3 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. / Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? Job 19:2 “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words? Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred. Job 23:4 I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. Job 33:1 “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. Job 34:2 “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. Job 42:4 You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’ Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Isaiah 41:1 “Be silent before Me, O islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come forward and testify; let us together draw near for judgment. 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. Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. Matthew 13:9 He who has ears, let him hear.” 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. Treasury of Scripture Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. Hear Job 13:3,4 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God… Job 18:2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. Job 33:1,31-33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words… let this be Job 15:11 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee? Job 16:2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. Jump to Previous Attention Attentively Care Carefully Comfort Consolation Consolations Diligently Hear Replace Speech Way Word WordsJump to Next Attention Attentively Care Carefully Comfort Consolation Consolations Diligently Hear Replace Speech Way Word WordsJob 21 1. Job shows that even in the judgment of man he has reason to be grieved7. Sometimes the wicked prosper, though they despise God 16. Sometimes their destruction is manifest 21. The happy and unhappy are alike in death 27. The judgment of the wicked is in another world Listen carefully to my words; Job is addressing his friends, urging them to pay close attention to his defense. This plea for attentive listening is a common theme in wisdom literature, emphasizing the importance of understanding and discernment. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, oral communication was a primary means of conveying wisdom and knowledge. Job's request reflects a deep desire for his friends to truly hear and understand his perspective, rather than merely preparing their next argument. This echoes the biblical principle found in James 1:19, which advises believers to be "quick to listen, slow to speak." let this be your consolation to me. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, Job is responding to his friends who have been offering explanations for his suffering. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been attempting to console Job with their own understanding of God's justice, often suggesting that Job's suffering is due to his own sin. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The ultimate sovereign being, whose justice and ways are being questioned and explored throughout the Book of Job. 5. Suffering and Consolation The broader theme of the book, focusing on the nature of suffering and the search for comfort and understanding in the midst of trials. Teaching Points The Importance of ListeningJob's plea underscores the value of truly listening to others, especially those who are suffering. In our interactions, we should prioritize understanding over offering premature advice. Seeking True Consolation Consolation comes not from empty platitudes but from genuine empathy and understanding. As believers, we are called to offer comfort that reflects God's compassion. The Role of Friends in Times of Suffering Friends can be a source of great comfort or additional pain. We should strive to be friends who listen and support rather than judge and assume. Understanding God's Justice Job's discourse challenges us to consider the complexity of God's justice and the mystery of suffering. It invites us to trust in God's wisdom even when we do not understand our circumstances. Patience in Suffering Job's endurance encourages us to remain patient and faithful in our trials, trusting that God is present and working even when His ways are not clear to us.(2) Hear diligently my speech.--"Listen to my words, and let that be the consolation you give me." Hebrew “Listenשִׁמְע֣וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently carefully שָׁ֭מוֹעַ (mō·w·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to my words; מִלָּתִ֑י (mil·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic let this זֹ֝֗את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, be וּתְהִי־ (ū·ṯə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be your consolation [to me]. תַּנְח֥וּמֹֽתֵיכֶֽם׃ (tan·ḥū·mō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 8575: Compassion, solace Links Job 21:2 NIVJob 21:2 NLT Job 21:2 ESV Job 21:2 NASB Job 21:2 KJV Job 21:2 BibleApps.com Job 21:2 Biblia Paralela Job 21:2 Chinese Bible Job 21:2 French Bible Job 21:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 21:2 Listen diligently to my speech (Jb) |
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