Job 33:31
29 Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,
30 to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.
Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
33 But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
- KJV
- Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
- WEB
- Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.
- ASV
- Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.
- DARBY
- Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.
- BLB
- Pay attention, O Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
- ÅB
- Gi akt, Job, hør på meg! Ti, så jeg får tale.
- OTB
- “Lytt nøye, Job, og hør meg;
forbli stille, og jeg vil tale. - B1930
- Gi akt, Job, hør på mig! Ti, så jeg får tale.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Job 18:2
“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
Read in contextJob 21:2
“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.
Read in contextJob 13:6
Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
Read in contextJob 32:11
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
Read in context