Job 33:2

For behold, I have opened my mouth, 1 And my tongue has spoken. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

In Context

1Howbeit hear, Job, my words, 1 And hearken to my speech. 1

3My heart shall be found pure by my words; 1 And the understanding of my lips shall meditate purity. 1

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Cross References

Job 31:30Let then mine ear hear my curse, 1 And let me be a byword among my people in my affliction. 1

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 →

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