Job 11:2
“So many words should be answered, shouldn't they? Or is a person proved right by doing a lot of talking?
Free Bible 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
1Then Zophar the Naamathite began speaking and said,
Cross References
Job 16:3Will your windy speeches never cease? What's bothering you that you have to answer me?
Psalms 140:11Don't let people who slander others live in our land. May disaster strike down violent people.
Ecclesiastes 5:1Be careful when you go into God's house. It's better to listen and respond rather than offer meaningless sacrifices. People who do that don't even know they are doing wrong.
James 1:19Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and slow to get angry,
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 →