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Job 8:10

8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

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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
Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
KJV
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
WEB
Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
ASV
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
DARBY
Shall not they teach thee, [and] tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
BLB
Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and from their heart bring forth words?
ÅB
de skal lære deg og si deg det og bære fram ord fra sitt hjerte.
OTB
Vil de ikke undervise deg og tale til deg,
bringe frem ord fra deres forståelse?
B1930
de skal lære dig og si dig det og bære frem ord fra sitt hjerte.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 18:15

    The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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  • Matthew 12:35

    A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

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  • Deuteronomy 6:7

    And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

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  • Psalms 145:4

    One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

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  • Deuteronomy 11:19

    And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

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  • Job 32:7

    I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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  • Proverbs 16:23

    The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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  • Hebrews 11:4

    By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

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