Job 33:3
Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, || And my lips have clearly spoken knowledge.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
In Context
2Now behold, I have opened my mouth, || My tongue has spoken in the palate.
4The Spirit of God has made me, || And the breath of the Mighty quickens me.
Cross References
Job 15:2“Does a wise man answer [with] vain knowledge? And fill his belly [with] an east wind?
Job 32:21Please do not let me accept the face of any, || Nor give flattering titles to man,
Job 36:3I lift up my knowledge from afar, || And I ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, || And his tongue speaks judgment.
Proverbs 8:7For my mouth utters truth, || And wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, || And the heart of fools [is] not right.
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 →