Job 6:26
Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Job responds to Eliphaz with a passionate defense of his anguish, comparing his grief to sand on seashores. He accuses his friends of being like a wadi that disappoints travelers in the dry season, pleading for honesty rather than empty …
Other Translations
Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?
For reproof--do you reckon words? And for wind--sayings of the desperate.
My words may seem wrong to you, but the words of him who has no hope are for the wind.
Cross References
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
And it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the …
Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for …
Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness …
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong …