Job 33:32

30 to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.

31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

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.

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BSB
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
KJV
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
WEB
If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.
ASV
If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee.
DARBY
If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee.
BLB
If there are words, answer me; speak, for I delight to prove you right.
ÅB
Har du ord, så svar meg, tal! Jeg vil gjerne gi deg rett.
OTB
Hvis du har noe å si, svar meg;
tal, for jeg ønsker å rettferdiggjøre deg.
B1930
Har du ord, så svar mig, tal! Jeg vil gjerne gi dig rett.

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