Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? New Living Translation “Shouldn’t someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by a lot of talking? English Standard Version “Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be judged right? Berean Standard Bible “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? King James Bible Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? New King James Version “Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? New American Standard Bible “Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted? NASB 1995 “Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted? NASB 1977 “Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted? Legacy Standard Bible “Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a man of lips be in the right? Amplified Bible “Shall a multitude of words not be answered? And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted? Christian Standard Bible Should this abundance of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted? Holman Christian Standard Bible Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted? American Standard Version Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified? Contemporary English Version So much foolish talk cannot go unanswered. English Revised Version Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Shouldn't someone answer this flood of words? Should a good public speaker be acquitted? International Standard Version "Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated? Majority Standard Bible “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? NET Bible "Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated? New Heart English Bible "Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? Webster's Bible Translation Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? World English Bible “Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified? Young's Literal Translation Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified? Smith's Literal Translation Shall not the multitude of words be answered? and shall a man of lips be justified? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShall not he that speaketh much, hear also? or shall a man full of talk be justified? Catholic Public Domain Version Will he who speaks much, not also listen? Or will a talkative man be justified? New American Bible Should not many words be answered, or must the garrulous man necessarily be right? New Revised Standard Version “Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should one full of talk be vindicated? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD does not answer because of the multitude of words, neither can a fluent speaker be justified by his discourse. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Do not answer with a multitude of words, also no man speaking is justified with his answer OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be accounted right? Brenton Septuagint Translation He that speaks much, should also hear on the other side: or does the fluent speaker think himself to be righteous? blessed is the short lived offspring of woman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zophar Rebukes Job1Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 2“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? 3Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?… Cross References Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Ecclesiastes 5:3 As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Proverbs 17:27-28 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. James 3:1-2 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Treasury of Scripture Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? the multitude Job 16:3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? Job 18:2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak. Psalm 140:11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. full of talk. Jump to Previous Accounted Acquitted Full Justified Lips Multitude Right Shouldn't Talk Talkative Talker Vindicated WordsJump to Next Accounted Acquitted Full Justified Lips Multitude Right Shouldn't Talk Talkative Talker Vindicated WordsJob 11 1. Zophar reproves Job for justifying himself5. God's wisdom is unsearchable 13. The assured blessing of repentance Should this stream of words The phrase "stream of words" suggests a continuous, perhaps overwhelming flow of speech. In the Hebrew context, the word "stream" can be likened to a torrent or flood, indicating not just quantity but intensity. This imagery reflects the nature of Job's lamentations and complaints, which are heartfelt and intense. Historically, speech was a powerful tool in ancient cultures, often equated with action. The rhetorical question implies that such a torrent of words demands a response, highlighting the importance of dialogue and accountability in human relationships, especially in the context of suffering and divine justice. go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Should this streamהֲרֹ֣ב (hă·rōḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness of words דְּ֭בָרִים (də·ḇā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause go unanswered לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no and such וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not a speaker אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person be vindicated? יִצְדָּֽק׃ (yiṣ·dāq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6663: To be just or righteous Links Job 11:2 NIVJob 11:2 NLT Job 11:2 ESV Job 11:2 NASB Job 11:2 KJV Job 11:2 BibleApps.com Job 11:2 Biblia Paralela Job 11:2 Chinese Bible Job 11:2 French Bible Job 11:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 11:2 Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? (Jb) |
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