Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning. New Living Translation “Listen to me, you wise men. Pay attention, you who have knowledge. English Standard Version “Hear my words, you wise men, and give ear to me, you who know; Berean Standard Bible “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. King James Bible Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. New King James Version “Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. New American Standard Bible “Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who understand. NASB 1995 “Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who know. NASB 1977 “Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who know. Legacy Standard Bible “Hear my speech, you wise men, And give ear to me, you who know. Amplified Bible “Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who have [so much] knowledge. Christian Standard Bible Hear my words, you wise ones, and listen to me, you knowledgeable ones. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hear my words, you wise men, and listen to me, you knowledgeable ones. American Standard Version Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. Contemporary English Version You men think you are wise, but just listen to me! English Revised Version Hear my words, ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Listen to my words, you wise men. Open your ears to me, you intelligent men. International Standard Version "Listen to what I have to say, you wise men! Pay attention to me, you educated people! Majority Standard Bible ?Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. NET Bible "Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men. New Heart English Bible "Hear my words, you sages. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear to me, ye that have knowledge. World English Bible “Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Hear, O wise men, my words, "" And, O knowing ones, give ear to me. Young's Literal Translation Hear, O wise men, my words, And, O knowing ones, give ear to me. Smith's Literal Translation Hear, ye wise, my words; and ye knowing, give ear to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear ye, wise men, my words, and ye learned, hearken to me : Catholic Public Domain Version May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me. New American Bible Hear my discourse, you that are wise; you that have knowledge, listen to me! New Revised Standard Version “Hear my words, you wise men, and give ear to me, you who know; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHear my words, O you wise men, and give ear to me, you that have knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Hear my words, wise men, and those who know, pay attention to me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear me, ye wise men; hearken, ye that have knowledge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice1Then Elihu continued: 2“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. 3For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.… Cross References Proverbs 8:1-4 Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ... Psalm 49:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world, / both low and high, rich and poor alike. / My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding. Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! Proverbs 1:20-23 Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square; / in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech: / “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? ... Psalm 50:7 “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. Isaiah 28:23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. Mark 4:9 Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Revelation 2:29 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Proverbs 4:1-2 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. / For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Jeremiah 13:15 Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Matthew 13:9 He who has ears, let him hear.” Mark 7:14 Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: Treasury of Scripture Hear my words, O you wise men; and give ear to me, you that have knowledge. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. Jump to Previous Attention Ear Hear Learning Ones Wise WordsJump to Next Attention Ear Hear Learning Ones Wise WordsJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Hear my words, you wise men; give ear to me, you men of learning Hear my words The phrase "Hear my words" is a call to attention, urging the audience to listen carefully. In Hebrew, the word for "hear" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but understanding and obeying. This is a common biblical exhortation, emphasizing the importance of active listening. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking, and he is calling upon his audience to consider his insights seriously. This reflects a broader biblical theme where wisdom and understanding are often linked to the ability to listen and discern God's truth. you wise men give ear to me you men of learning Hebrew “Hearשִׁמְע֣וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently my words, מִלָּ֑י (mil·lāy) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic you wise men; חֲכָמִ֣ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise give ear הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ (ha·’ă·zî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen to me, לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew you men of learning. וְ֝יֹדְעִ֗ים (wə·yō·ḏə·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know Links Job 34:2 NIVJob 34:2 NLT Job 34:2 ESV Job 34:2 NASB Job 34:2 KJV Job 34:2 BibleApps.com Job 34:2 Biblia Paralela Job 34:2 Chinese Bible Job 34:2 French Bible Job 34:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:2 Hear my words you wise men (Jb) |
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