Job 32:11 “Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you…”

Job 32:11

Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

World English Bible

“Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say.

American Standard Version

Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

Geneva Bible 1599

Behold, I did waite vpon your wordes, and hearkened vnto your knowledge, whiles you sought out reasons.

Darby Translation

Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say.

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.

Bible in Basic English

I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

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Cross references

“I waited for”

Job 32:4 Job 29:21 Job 29:23

Job 32:4 · BSB

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

Job 29:21 · BSB

Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.

Job 29:23 · BSB

They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.

“whilst”

Job 5:27 Proverbs 18:17 Proverbs 28:11 Ecclesiastes 12:9 Ecclesiastes 12:10

Job 5:27 · BSB

Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”

Proverbs 18:17 · BSB

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 28:11 · BSB

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · BSB

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

Ecclesiastes 12:10 · BSB

The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

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

In context

10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’

12I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.

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