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Job 13:5

Stillness and meditationWisdom

3 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.

4 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.

If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.

7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

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BSB
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
KJV
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
WEB
Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
ASV
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
DARBY
Oh that ye would be altogether silent! and it would be your wisdom.
BLB
Who will give [that] you will surely remain silent, and it will be for wisdom for you⁺.
ÅB
Gid dere ville tie stille! Det skulle bli regnet dere til visdom.
OTB
Om dere bare ville forbli tause,
Det ville virkelig være deres visdom!
B1930
Gid I vilde tie stille! Det skulde bli regnet eder til visdom.

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