2 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. 3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. 4 Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?
Job 21:2–4
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Job 33:30–32
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. 32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
Job 13:12–14
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 14 Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
Job 13:5–7
5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
Job 33:1–2
1 “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.
Psalms 55:1–3
1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea. 2 Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught 3 at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For the…
Job 18:1–3
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. 3 Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?
Job 36:1–3
1 And Elihu continued: 2 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. 3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
Job 4:1–3
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2 “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking? 3 Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
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