Job 13:6
Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
In Context
5If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!
7Will you say in God's name what is not right, and put false words into his mouth?
Cross References
Judges 9:7Now Jotham, on hearing of it, went to the top of Mount Gerizim, and crying out with a loud voice said to them, Give ear to me, you townsmen of Shechem, so that God may give ear to you.
Job 21:2Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
Job 34:2Give ear, you wise, to my words; and you who have knowledge, give attention to me;
Matthew Henry on Job 13:2-13
Job's Reply to Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. 2 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. 3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. 4 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. 5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. 7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for… Read the whole commentary →