Job 13:17 - Compare All Versions

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Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears.

Keep listening to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears.

“Listen closely to what I am about to say. Hear me out.

Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.

Hear diligently my speech, And my declaration with your ears.

Listen carefully to my speech, And to my declaration with your ears.

“So hold your tongue while I have my say, then I’ll take whatever I have coming to me. Why do I go out on a limb like this and take my life in my hands? Because even if he killed me, I’d keep on hoping. I’d defend my innocence to the very end. Just wait, this is going to work out for the best—my salvation! If I were guilt-stricken do you think I’d be doing this— laying myself on the line before God? You’d better pay attention to what I’m telling you, listen carefully with both ears. Now that I’ve laid out my defense, I’m sure that I’ll be acquitted. Can anyone prove charges against me? I’ve said my piece. I rest my case.

“Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears.

“Listen diligently to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears.

Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation.