4 You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’
Job 42:4
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Job 13:21–23
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2 Esdras 5:31–33
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Job 33:7–9
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2 Esdras 14:18–20
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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.
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