Job 18:2 ““How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we c…”

Job 18:2

“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

World English Bible

“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

American Standard Version

How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

Geneva Bible 1599

When will yee make an ende of your words? cause vs to vnderstande, and then wee will speake.

Darby Translation

How long will ye hunt for words? Be intelligent, and then we will speak.

Young's Literal Translation

When do ye set an end to words? Consider ye, and afterwards do we speak.

Bible in Basic English

How long will it be before you have done talking? Get wisdom, and then we will say what is in our minds.

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Cross references

“How long”

Job 8:2 Job 11:2 Job 13:5 Job 13:6 Job 16:2 Job 16:3

Job 8:2 · BSB

“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

Job 11:2 · BSB

“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?

Job 13:5 · BSB

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

Job 13:6 · BSB

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

Job 16:2 · BSB

“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.

Job 16:3 · BSB

Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?

“mark”

Proverbs 18:13 Job 3:17 Job 21:2 Job 33:1 James 1:19 Job 3:5

Proverbs 18:13 · BSB

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

Job 3:17 · BSB

There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest.

Job 21:2 · BSB

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

Job 33:1 · BSB

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

James 1:19 · BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Job 3:5 · BSB

May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.

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

In context

1Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

3Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?

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