Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears. New Living Translation “Listen closely to what I am about to say. Hear me out. English Standard Version Keep listening to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears. Berean Standard Bible Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. King James Bible Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. New King James Version Listen carefully to my speech, And to my declaration with your ears. New American Standard Bible “Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears. NASB 1995 “Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears. NASB 1977 “Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears. Legacy Standard Bible Listen carefully to my words, And let my declaration fill your ears. Amplified Bible “Listen diligently to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears. Christian Standard Bible Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. Holman Christian Standard Bible Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. American Standard Version Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears. Contemporary English Version Listen carefully to my words! English Revised Version Hear diligently my speech, and let my declaration be in your ears. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Listen carefully to my words. Hear my declaration. Good News Translation Now listen to my words of explanation. International Standard Version Pay attention to what I have to say and listen to my testimony with your own ears." Majority Standard Bible Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. NET Bible Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation. New Heart English Bible Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears. Webster's Bible Translation Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. World English Bible Listen carefully to my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHear my word diligently, "" And my declaration with your ears. Young's Literal Translation Hear ye diligently my word, And my declaration with your ears. Smith's Literal Translation Hearing, hear ye my words, and my declaration in your ears. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear ye my speech, and receive with Sour ears hidden truths. Catholic Public Domain Version Listen to my words, and perceive an enigma with your ears. New American Bible Pay close attention to my speech, give my statement a hearing. New Revised Standard Version Listen carefully to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleListen diligently to my speech, and I will relate my declaration in your presence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Listen to hear my words and I shall tell my story before you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear, hear ye my words, for I will declare in your hearing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Reproves His Friends…16Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him. 17Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 18Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated.… Cross References Job 23:4-5 I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. / I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. Job 31:35-37 (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. / Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. / I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)— Job 9:14-15 How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him? / For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy. Job 16:21 Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor! Job 33:5-6 Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me. / I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay. Psalm 119:46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Isaiah 41:21 “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob. Isaiah 43:26 Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated. Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? Acts 26:1-2 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, Acts 24:10-11 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. / You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. Acts 25:16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. Treasury of Scripture Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. Job 13:6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Job 33:1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Jump to Previous Attentively Care Carefully Declaration Diligently Ear Ears Fill Hear Minds Speech Word WordsJump to Next Attentively Care Carefully Declaration Diligently Ear Ears Fill Hear Minds Speech Word WordsJob 13 1. Job reproves his friends for partiality14. He professes his confidence in God; 19. and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him Listen carefully to my words; Job is addressing his friends, urging them to pay close attention to his defense. This plea for careful listening is a common biblical theme, emphasizing the importance of understanding and wisdom (Proverbs 4:1). In the context of Job, it highlights the tension between Job and his friends, who have been offering misguided counsel. The call to listen is reminiscent of the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, where Israel is called to hear and obey God's commandments. let my declaration ring in your ears. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, Job is responding to his friends who have been accusing him of wrongdoing. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have come to comfort Job but end up accusing him of sin, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his own actions. 3. God Although not directly speaking in this verse, God is the ultimate judge and the one whom Job seeks to address and justify himself before. 4. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. The Heavenly Court Earlier in the book, Job's trials are initiated by a conversation between God and Satan in the heavenly court, setting the stage for the events that unfold. Teaching Points The Importance of ListeningJob's request for his friends to listen carefully underscores the value of truly hearing others before forming judgments. In our interactions, we should strive to listen with empathy and understanding. The Power of Words Job emphasizes the significance of his declaration, reminding us that our words carry weight and should be spoken with intention and truth. Seeking Justice and Understanding Job's desire for his words to be heard reflects a deeper longing for justice and understanding. As believers, we should seek to understand others and advocate for truth and justice in our communities. Enduring in Faith Despite his suffering and the accusations of his friends, Job remains steadfast in his faith. This teaches us the importance of holding onto our faith even when misunderstood or falsely accused. God as the Ultimate Judge While Job seeks to be heard by his friends, he ultimately desires to present his case before God, recognizing that God is the ultimate judge of truth and righteousness.Verse 17. - Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. A last appeal to his opponents to give him their full attention (comp. ver. 6), Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Listenשִׁמְע֣וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently carefully שָׁ֭מוֹעַ (mō·w·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to my words; מִלָּתִ֑י (mil·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic let my declaration וְ֝אַֽחֲוָתִ֗י (wə·’a·ḥă·wā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 262: A declaration ring in your ears. בְּאָזְנֵיכֶֽם׃ (bə·’ā·zə·nê·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear Links Job 13:17 NIVJob 13:17 NLT Job 13:17 ESV Job 13:17 NASB Job 13:17 KJV Job 13:17 BibleApps.com Job 13:17 Biblia Paralela Job 13:17 Chinese Bible Job 13:17 French Bible Job 13:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 13:17 Hear diligently my speech (Jb) |