Job 20:3 bbe — I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

"I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom."

— Job 20:3, Bible in Basic English

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Job 20 — Context

Then Zophar the Naamathite made answer and said,

For this cause my thoughts are troubling me and driving me on.

I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.

Have you knowledge of this from early times, when man was placed on the earth,

That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute?

Though he is lifted up to the heavens, and his head goes up to the clouds;

Job 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 20:3 say?

Job 20:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.”

Where is Job 20:3 in the Bible?

Job 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 20, verse 3.

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 20:3.

What translation should I read Job 20:3 in?

Job 20:3 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 20:3?

Job 20:3 reads (BBE): “I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.” 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 20:3 bbe — I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.

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