Job 26:3
How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
BSB
ASV
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
KJV
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? - As he had undertaken to give counsel to another, and to suggest views that might be adapted to elevate his mind in his depression, and to console him in his sorrows, he had a right to expect more than he had found in his speech. And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? - The word rendered “the thing as it is” (תשׁיה tûshı̂yâh) denotes properly a setting upright, uprightness - from ישׁה yāshah; then help, deliverance, Job 6:13; purpose, undertaking, enterprise, Job 5:12; then counsel, wisdom, understanding, Job 11:6; Job 12:
That he had done God no service by it, nor made him in the least beholden to him. It is indeed our duty, and will be our honour, to speak on God's behalf; but we must not think that he needs our service, or is indebted to us for it, nor will he accept it if it come from a spirit of contention and contradiction, and not from a sincere regard to God's glory.
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Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
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Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
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Job 33:33But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
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Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
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Job 17:10But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.
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