Job 13:6 “Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.”

Job 13:6

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

World English Bible

Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.

American Standard Version

Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe heare my disputation, and giue eare to the arguments of my lips.

Darby Translation

Hear now my defence, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

Young's Literal Translation

Hear, I pray you, my argument, And to the pleadings of my lips attend,

Bible in Basic English

Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.

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Cross references

“Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.”

Job 34:2 Job 33:1–3 Judges 9:7 Job 21:2 Job 21:3 Proverbs 8:6

Job 34:2 · BSB

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

Job 33:1–3 · BSB

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Judges 9:7 · BSB

When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you.

Job 21:2 · BSB

“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.

Job 21:3 · BSB

Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.

Proverbs 8:6 · BSB

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

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

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