Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Who is this who keeps darkening my counsel without knowing what he's talking about?
New American Standard Bible
By words without knowledge?
King James Version
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Holman Bible
with ignorant words?
A Conservative Version
Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
American Standard Version
Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
Amplified
“Who is this that darkens counsel [questioning my authority and wisdom]
By words without knowledge?
Bible in Basic English
Who is this who makes the purpose of God dark by words without knowledge?
Darby Translation
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Julia Smith Translation
Who this darkening counsel in words without knowledge?
King James 2000
Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Who [is] this darkening counsel by words without knowledge?
Modern King James verseion
Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"What is he that hideth his mind with foolish words?
NET Bible
"Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?
New Heart English Bible
"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
The Emphasized Bible
Who is it that darkeneth counsel, by words, without knowledge?
Webster
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
World English Bible
"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Youngs Literal Translation
Who is this -- darkening counsel, By words without knowledge?
Interlinear
Chashak
`etsah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 38:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Challenges Job
1 The LORD responded to Job from the whirlwind and said: 2 "Who is this who keeps darkening my counsel without knowing what he's talking about? 3 Stand up like a man! I'll ask you some questions, and you give me some answers!"
Names
Cross References
Job 35:16
When he began speaking, he communicated only worthlessness; he added words upon words without knowing anything."
Job 42:3
You asked, "Who is this that darkens counsel without knowledge?' Well now, I have talked about what I don't understand awesome things beyond me that I don't know.
1 Timothy 1:7
They want to be teachers of the Law, yet they do not understand either what they are talking about or the things about which they speak so confidently.
Job 12:3
Like you, I also have understanding. I'm not inferior to you; who doesn't know things like this?"
Job 23:4-5
I would lay out my case before him; and fill my mouth with arguments.
Job 24:25
If this weren't so, who can prove that I'm a liar by showing that there's nothing to what I'm saying?"
Job 26:3
What counsel you provide to the fool! What insight you provide so abundantly!
Job 27:11
"I'll teach you about the power of God, that which is with the Almighty I won't conceal.
Job 34:35
Job has been speaking from his own ignorance, and what he has to say lacks insight!