Job 18:2

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Job 18:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

2 “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.

3 Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?

4 You who tear yourself in anger— should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place?

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Cross-references

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

Job 8:2

“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

Job 11:2

“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?

Job 13:5

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

Job 13:6

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

Job 16:2

“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.

Job 16:3

Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?

Job 3:5

May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.

Job 3:6

If only darkness had taken that night away! May it not appear among the days of the year; may it never be entered in any of the months.

Job 3:17

There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest.

Job 21:2

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

Job 33:1

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

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

James 1:19

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,