Job 33:3
My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
In Context
2Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.
4The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Cross References
Job 15:2“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
Job 32:21I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
Job 36:3I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Proverbs 8:7For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
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 →