Job 33:8
Surely thou have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of [thy] words, [saying],
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
In Context
7Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, nor shall my pressure be heavy upon thee.
9I am clean, without transgression. I am innocent, neither is there iniquity in me.
Cross References
Job 32:1So these three men ceased to answer Job because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Jeremiah 29:23because they have wrought folly in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbors' wives, and have spoken words in my name falsely, which I did not command them. And I am he who knows, and am witness, says LORD.
Matthew Henry on Job 33:2-8
The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. 5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. 6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the… Read the whole commentary →