1 Then Elihu continued: 2 “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. 3 For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.
Job 34:1–3
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Job 34:15–17
15 all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust. 16 If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words. 17 Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
Job 35:1–2
1 And Elihu went on to say: 2 “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’
Job 36:1–2
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.
Job 12:10–12
10 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. 11 Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? 12 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
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 33:7–9
7 Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you. 8 Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: 9 ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me.
Job 33:15–17
15 In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, 16 He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings 17 to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride,
Odes of Solomon 16:8–10
8 For the word of the Lord searches out all things, both the invisible and that which reveals His thought; (ODE) 9 For the eye sees His works, and the ear hears His thought; (ODE) 10 He spread out the earth and He settled the waters in the sea: (ODE)
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