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Job 13:6

Job 13:6 is verse 6 of Job chapter 13, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.

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King James Version

Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

World English Bible

Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.

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Job 13:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.

5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.

7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

8 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Job 21:2

“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.

Job 21:3

Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.

Job 33:1

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Job 33:2

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

Job 33:3

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Job 34:2

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

Judges 9:7

When 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.

Proverbs 8:6

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Proverbs 8:7

For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

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