Job 32:13 bbe — Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

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"Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man."

— Job 32:13, Bible in Basic English

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“So do not say,‘We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!’”
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Job 32 — Context

So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.

I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.

Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.

And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

Job 32:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 32:13 say?

Job 32:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.”

Where is Job 32:13 in the Bible?

Job 32:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 32, verse 13.

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 32:13.

What translation should I read Job 32:13 in?

Job 32:13 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 32:13?

Job 32:13 reads (BBE): “Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.” 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 32:13 bbe — Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

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