Job 11:2
Will he who speaks much, not also listen? Or will a talkative man be justified?
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
In Context
1But Zophar the Naamathite, responding, said:
3Will men be silent only for you? And when you have mocked others, will no one refute you?
Cross References
Job 16:3Will there be no end to windy words? Or is it at all a burden to you, if you speak?
Ecclesiastes 5:1You should not speak anything rashly, nor should your heart be hasty to present a word before God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth. For this reason, let your words be few.
James 1:19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
Matthew Henry on Job 11:2-7
The Address of Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; 6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know… Read the whole commentary →