Job 11:5 net — But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,

NET Bible

"But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,"

— Job 11:5, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Job 11:5 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

KJV
“But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against thee, ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you,”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And I wish that God would speak with thee, and would open his lips to thee,”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you;”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Job 11 — Context

“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

Should people remain silent at your idle talk, and should no one rebuke you when you mock?

For you have said,‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’

But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,

and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?

It is higher than the heavens– what can you do? It is deeper than Sheol– what can you know?

Job 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Job 11:5 say?

Job 11:5 in the NET Bible reads: “But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,”

Where is Job 11:5 in the Bible?

Job 11:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 11, verse 5.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 11:5.

What translation should I read Job 11:5 in?

Job 11:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 11:5?

Job 11:5 reads (NET): “But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 11:5 net — But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,

Read in Another Translation

Job 11:5 in Other Translations

Job 11 — Context

Job 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2