16 If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.
Job 34:16
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Job 13:16–18
16 Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him. 17 Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 18 Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated.
Isaiah 28:22–24
22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. 23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. 24 Does the plowman plow for planting every day?…
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 34:1–3
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.
Proverbs 7:23–25
23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. 24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
Job 34:33–35
33 Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. 34 Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say: 35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
2 Enoch 46:1–2
1 HEAR, my people, and take in the words of my lips. (2EN) 2 If any one bring any gifts to an earthly ruler, and have disloyal thoughts in his heart, and the ruler know this, will he not be angry with him, and not refuse his gifts, and not give him over to judgement? (2EN)
Proverbs 5:1–2
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
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