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Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.
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Your words have supported those who were falling; you encouraged those with shaky knees.
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He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong, and rescues them from the clutches of the powerful.
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At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
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Honest words can be painful, but what do your criticisms amount to?
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Do you think your words are convincing when you disregard my cry of desperation?
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“Shouldn’t someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by a lot of talking?
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The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.
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The wise don’t engage in empty chatter. What good are such words?
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Your sins are telling your mouth what to say. Your words are based on clever deception.
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“How long will you torture me? How long will you try to crush me with your words?
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“Oh, that my words could be recorded. Oh, that they could be inscribed on a monument,
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I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
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They longed for me to speak as people long for rain. They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain.
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then let thistles grow on that land instead of wheat, and weeds instead of barley.” Job’s words are ended.
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“I have waited all this time, listening very carefully to your arguments, listening to you grope for words.
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For I am full of pent-up words, and the spirit within me urges me on.
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Elihu Presents His Case against Job
“Listen to my words, Job; pay attention to what I have to say.
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“You have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard your very words.
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Job said, ‘The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.’
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‘Job speaks out of ignorance; his words lack insight.’
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For you have added rebellion to your sin; you show no respect, and you speak many angry words against God.”
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“Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words?
