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Job 33:31-1953 kjv — Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, f…

King James Version

31

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

32

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

33

If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.

— Job 33:31-1953, King James Version

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Job 33:31-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, hearken thou unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom. ”

  • WEB

    “Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak. If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you. If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."”

  • NET

    “Pay attention, Job– listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you. If not, you listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.””

  • DRB

    “Attend, Job, and hearken to me, and hold thy peace, whilst I speak. But if thou hast any thing to say, answer me, speak: for I would have thee to appear just. And if thou have not, hear me: hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom. ”

  • BBE

    “Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind. If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin. If not, give attention to me, and keep quiet, and I will give you wisdom.”

  • KJVA

    “Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. ”

Job 33 — Context

28

He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.

29

Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,

30

To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

31

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

32

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

33

If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.

Job 33:31-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 33:31-1953 say?
Job 33:31-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. ”
Where is Job 33:31-1953 in the Bible?
Job 33:31-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 33, verses 31–1953.
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 33:31-1953.
What translation should I read Job 33:31-1953 in?
Job 33:31-1953 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 33:31-1953?
Job 33:31-1953 reads (KJV): “Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee 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.
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