Job 32:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?”
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“Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)”
King James Version · Public Domain“And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 32:16 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
- Proverbs 17:28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
- Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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