'Words' in the Bible

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast made firm the feeble knees.

For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.

And be it still my consolation, Yea, let me exult in pain that spareth not, That I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?

Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?

How long wilt thou speak these things? And how long'shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?

How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words to reason with him?

Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?

That against God thou turnest thy spirit, And lettest words go out of thy mouth?

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest?

I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.

How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

How long will ye vex my soul, And break me in pieces with words?

Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book!

Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, And lay up his words in thy heart.

I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.

I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

To whom hast thou uttered words? And whose spirit came forth from thee?

After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them.

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, And cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words.

My words'shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

If thou canst, answer thou me; Set thy words in order before me, stand forth.

Surely thou hast spoken in my hearing, And I have heard the voice of thy words,'saying ,

Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

Job speaketh without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.

For he addeth rebellion unto his sin; He clappeth his hands among us, And multiplieth his words against God.

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; He multiplieth words without knowledge.

For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?

Will he make many supplications unto thee? Or will he speak soft words unto thee?

And it was so, that, after Jehovah had spoken these words unto Job, Jehovah said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.