Job 16:2
“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
BSB
ASV
I have heard many such things: Miserable comforters are ye all.
KJV
I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.
I have heard many such things - These sayings of the ancients are not strange to me; but they do not apply to my case: ye see me in affliction; ye should endeavor to console me. This ye do not; and yet ye pretend to do it! Miserable comforters are ye all.
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Through
James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Through
Job 6:6Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?
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For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.
Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.