Job 11:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Job 11:2

Zophar Urges Job to Repent

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:

2 “Should not the multitude of words be answered?
And should¹ a man full of talk be vindicated?

3 Should your empty talk make men¹ hold their peace?
And when you mock, should no one rebuke you?

4 For you have said,
^a‘My doctrine is pure,
And I am clean in your eyes.’

5 But oh, that God would speak,
And open His lips against you,

6 That He would show you the secrets of wisdom!
For they would double your prudence.
Know therefore that ^aGod exacts from you
Less than your iniquity deserves.

7 “Can^a you search out the deep things of God?
Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?

8 They are higher than heaven— what can you do?
Deeper than¹ Sheol— what can you know?

9 Their measure is longer than the earth
And broader than the sea.

10 “If^a He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment,
Then who can¹ hinder Him?

11 For ^aHe knows deceitful men;
He sees wickedness also.
Will He not then consider it?

12 For an ^aempty-headed man will be wise,
When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.

13 “If you would ^aprepare your heart,
And ^bstretch out your hands toward Him;

14 If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away,
And ^awould not let wickedness dwell in your tents;

15 ^aThen surely you could lift up your face without spot;
Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;

16 Because you would ^aforget your misery,
And remember it as waters that have passed away,

17 And your life ^awould be brighter than noonday.
Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.

18 And you would be secure, because there is hope;
Yes, you would dig around you, and ^atake your rest in safety.

19 You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid;
Yes, many would court your favor.

20 But ^athe eyes of the wicked will fail,
And they shall not escape,
And ^btheir hope—loss of life!”

Verse Comparison: Job 11:2

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American Standard Version
Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Amplified® Bible
Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk [and making such great professions] be pronounced free from guilt {or} blame?

Contemporary English Version
So much foolish talk cannot go unanswered.

Darby English Version
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man of much talk be justified?

Good News Bible
(SEE 11:1)

King James Version
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

New American Standard Bible
"Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted?

New International Version
"Are all these words to go unanswered?
Is this talker to be vindicated?

New King James Version
“ Should not the multitude of words be answered?
And should a man full of talk be vindicated?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man should receive acquittal?

Revised Standard Version
"Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be vindicated?

Young's Literal Translation
Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified?

New English Translation
“Should not this¹ abundance of words be answered,² or should this³ talkative man⁴ be vindicated?⁵

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