Job 42:3

KJV

Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

— Job 42:3, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Job Chapter 42 connects to 6 cross-references. Job responds with genuine submission and repentance, confessing that his prior knowledge was hearsay but now he sees God. God rebukes the three friends for not speaking right of him as Job had, commands their sacrifice, and restores Job's fortunes …

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Other Translations

ASV

Who is this that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that which I understood not, Things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

YLT

`Who <FI>is<Fi> this, hiding counsel without knowledge?' Therefore, I have declared, and understand not, Too wonderful for me, and I know not.

BBE

Who is this who makes dark the purpose of God by words without knowledge? For I have been talking without knowledge about wonders not to be searched out.

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