Job 20:3
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 20 connects to 8 cross-references. Zophar delivers his second speech arguing that the triumph of the wicked is brief and their joy momentary. He provides a detailed account of how the wicked swallow riches but must vomit them up, and how divine wrath will rain …
Other Translations
I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
The chastisement of my shame I hear, And the spirit of mine understanding Doth cause me to answer:
I have to give ear to arguments which put me to shame, and your answers to me are wind without wisdom.
Cross References
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is …
These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they …
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.