Parallel Verses
Amplified
“You see, I waited for your words,
I listened to your [wise] reasons,
While you pondered and searched out what to say.
New American Standard Bible
I listened to your reasonings,
While you
King James Version
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Holman Bible
I listened to your insights
as you sought for words.
International Standard Version
"Look! I have waited to hear your speech, so I listened to your insights while you searched for the right words to say.
A Conservative Version
Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, while ye searched out what to say.
American Standard Version
Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
Bible in Basic English
I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,
Darby Translation
Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, I waited for your words, giving ear even to your understandings while ye will search out words.
King James 2000
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, while you searched out what to say.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Look, I waited for your words; I listened for your insight, until you searched out {what to say}.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasons, while you searched out what to say.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For when I had waited till ye made an end of your talking, and heard your wisdom, what arguments you made in your communication;
NET Bible
Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.
New Heart English Bible
"Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
Webster
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
World English Bible
"Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 32:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Rebukes Job And His Three Friends
10
“Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me;
I also will give you my opinion [about Job’s situation] and tell you plainly what I think.’
“You see, I waited for your words,
I listened to your [wise] reasons,
While you pondered and searched out what to say.
“I even paid close attention to [what] you [said],
Indeed, not one of you convinced Job [nor could you refute him],
Not one of you supplied [satisfactory] answers to his words.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 5:27
“Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true.
Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”
Job 29:21
“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.
Job 29:23
“They waited for me [and for my words] as for the rain,
And they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.
Proverbs 18:17
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.