Job 11:5
But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Zophar the Naamathite delivers his first speech, rebuking Job sharply and suggesting God's wisdom is beyond human understanding. He argues that God is actually extracting less from Job than his guilt deserves and urges Job to repent, promising peace and …
Other Translations
But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against thee,
And yet, O that God had spoken! And doth open His lips with thee.
But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you;
Cross References
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary …
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said,
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?