Job 33:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Job 33:1

1 “But please, Job, hear my speech,
And listen to all my words.

2 Now, I open my mouth;
My tongue speaks in my mouth.

3 My words come from my upright heart;
My lips utter pure knowledge.

4 ^aThe Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

5 If you can answer me,
Set your words in order before me;
Take your stand.

Verse Comparison: Job 33:1

American Standard Version
Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words.

Amplified® Bible
BE THAT as it may, Job, I beg of you to hear what I have to say and give heed to all my words.

Contemporary English Version
Job, listen to me! Pay close attention.

Darby English Version
Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear mine utterances, and hearken to all my words.

Good News Bible
And now, Job, listen carefully to all that I have to say.

King James Version
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

New American Standard Bible
"However now, Job, please hear my speech, And listen to all my words.

New International Version
"But now, Job, listen to my words;
pay attention to everything I say.

New King James Version
“But please, Job, hear my speech,
And listen to all my words.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"However now, Job, please hear my speech, And listen to all my words.

Revised Standard Version
"But now, hear my speech, O Job, and listen to all my words.

Young's Literal Translation
And yet, I pray thee, O Job, Hear my speech and `to' all my words give ear.

New English Translation
“But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear¹ everything I have to say!²