Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Job opens his mouth with empty talk; without knowledge he multiplies words.” New Living Translation But you are talking nonsense, Job. You have spoken like a fool.” English Standard Version Job opens his mouth in empty talk; he multiplies words without knowledge.” Berean Standard Bible So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.” King James Bible Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge. New King James Version Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain; He multiplies words without knowledge.” New American Standard Bible So Job opens his mouth with empty words; He multiplies words without knowledge.” NASB 1995 So Job opens his mouth emptily; He multiplies words without knowledge.” NASB 1977 So Job opens his mouth emptily; He multiplies words without knowledge.” Legacy Standard Bible So Job opens his mouth vainly; He multiplies words without knowledge.” Amplified Bible Job uselessly opens his mouth And multiplies words without knowledge [drawing the worthless conclusion that the righteous have no more advantage than the wicked].” Christian Standard Bible Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge. American Standard Version Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; He multiplieth words without knowledge. Contemporary English Version Everything you have said adds up to nonsense. English Revised Version Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; he multiplieth words without knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation Job opens his mouth for no good reason and talks a lot without having any knowledge." Good News Translation It is useless for you to go on talking; it is clear you don't know what you are saying. International Standard Version When he began speaking, he communicated only worthlessness; he added words upon words without knowing anything." Majority Standard Bible So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.? NET Bible So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words." New Heart English Bible Therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge." Webster's Bible Translation Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge. World English Bible therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Job opens his mouth [with] vanity, "" He multiplies words without knowledge.” Young's Literal Translation And Job with vanity doth open his mouth, Without knowledge words he multiplieth. Smith's Literal Translation And Job will open his mouth in vain; he will bind together words without knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore Job openeth his mouth in vain, and multiplieth words without knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Job has opened his mouth in vain and has multiplied words without knowledge. New American Bible Yet Job to no purpose opens his mouth, multiplying words without knowledge. New Revised Standard Version Job opens his mouth in empty talk, he multiplies words without knowledge.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore Job has spoken in vain; he multiplies words without knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Job uselessly opened his mouth and multiplies words without knowledge OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Job doth open his mouth in vanity; He multiplieth words without knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet Job vainly opens his mouth, in ignorance he multiplies words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice…15and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly! 16So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.” Cross References Job 34:35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’ Job 38:2 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? Job 42:3 You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. 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. Ecclesiastes 5:2-3 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. / As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. Isaiah 8:19 When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? Isaiah 29:13 Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Isaiah 32:6 For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. 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.” Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, Treasury of Scripture Therefore does Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplies words without knowledge. Job 3:1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. Job 33:2,8-12 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth… Job 34:35-37 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom… Jump to Previous Abundant Emptily Empty Increasing Job Job's Mouth Multiplies Multiplieth Open Opened Opens Profit Talk Vain Vanity Wide WordsJump to Next Abundant Emptily Empty Increasing Job Job's Mouth Multiplies Multiplieth Open Opened Opens Profit Talk Vain Vanity Wide WordsJob 35 1. Comparison is not to be made with God, 6. because our good or evil cannot extend unto him 9. Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for lack of faith So Job opens his mouth in vain This phrase suggests that Job's speech is considered futile or lacking in purpose. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to the immense suffering he has endured, questioning God's justice. The term "in vain" implies that Job's words are not achieving their intended effect, possibly because they are not aligned with divine wisdom. This reflects a broader biblical theme where human understanding is often limited compared to God's wisdom, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways. and multiplies words without knowledge. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. Elihu A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He is critical of Job's responses and offers his perspective on Job's suffering and God's justice. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately speaks to Job, providing divine perspective and resolution. 5. Suffering The central event in the Book of Job, where Job loses his wealth, health, and family, leading to deep theological discussions about the nature of suffering and divine justice. Teaching Points The Danger of Speaking Without KnowledgeElihu criticizes Job for speaking without understanding. This serves as a reminder to seek wisdom and understanding before speaking, especially in matters of faith and suffering. Humility in Suffering Job's situation teaches us the importance of maintaining humility and trust in God, even when we do not understand our circumstances. The Role of Friends in Times of Trouble Elihu's intervention shows the value of having friends who can offer different perspectives, though it also highlights the need for discernment in accepting advice. The Importance of Listening to God Ultimately, God's response to Job underscores the importance of listening to God's voice above all others, seeking His wisdom and guidance. Guarding Our Speech The passage encourages believers to be mindful of their words, ensuring they are edifying and rooted in truth, especially when discussing complex issues like suffering.Verse 16. - Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; or, in vanity (comp. ver. 13). He multiplieth words without knowledge; i.e. he is bold to speak words that are vain and insensate, because God has not, as he might have done, punished him for his previous utterances.
Hebrew So Jobוְ֭אִיּוֹב (wə·’î·yō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch opens יִפְצֶה־ (yip̄·ṣeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6475: To rend, open his mouth פִּ֑יהוּ (pî·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to in vain הֶ֣בֶל (he·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1892: Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory and multiplies יַכְבִּֽר׃ (yaḵ·bir) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3527: To plait together, to augment words מִלִּ֥ין (mil·lîn) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic without בִּבְלִי־ (biḇ·lî-) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as knowledge.” דַ֝֗עַת (ḏa·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge Links Job 35:16 NIVJob 35:16 NLT Job 35:16 ESV Job 35:16 NASB Job 35:16 KJV Job 35:16 BibleApps.com Job 35:16 Biblia Paralela Job 35:16 Chinese Bible Job 35:16 French Bible Job 35:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 35:16 Therefore Job opens his mouth with empty (Jb) |
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