Job 13:6
Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
In Context
5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
Cross References
Judges 9:7When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you.
Job 21:2“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.
Job 34:2“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.
Matthew Henry on Job 13:2-13
Job's Reply to Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. 2 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. 3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. 4 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. 5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. 7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for… Read the whole commentary →