The Weight of Words: Speaking Wisely in the Silence of Understanding
"Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge." - Job 35:16
The Book of Job is a profound scriptural narrative that explores the trials of a righteous man, Job, who faces unimaginable suffering yet struggles to maintain his integrity and faith. In Job 35:16, we find a pivotal moment in this discourse: "Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge." This verse, spoken by Elihu, serves as a significant point that calls for introspection regarding the nature of our speech and the foundations of our understanding.
Want to reflect more on Job 35:16?
Continue your spiritual journey with Bible Chat — an AI-powered tool for exploring God's Word through conversation. Ask questions, discover connections, and deepen your understanding.
Get Our Apps
Job 35:16 Artwork
Job 35:16 - "Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge."
"Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge." - Job 35:16
Job 34:35 - "Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom."
Job 35:1 - "Elihu spake moreover, and said,"
Job 35:4 - "I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee."
Job 15:35 - "They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit."
Job 9:35 - "Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me."
Job 35:13 - "Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it."
Job 35:12 - "There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men."
Genesis 35:16-20
Genesis 29:16-35
Job 35:5 - "Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou."
Job 35:2 - "Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?"
Job 16:1 - "Then Job answered and said,"
"Elihu spake moreover, and said," - Job 35:1
Job 38:35 - "Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?"
Job 35:10 - "But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;"
"Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom." - Job 34:35
Job 35:7 - "If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?"
Job 35:9 - "By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty."
Job 35:15 - "But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity:"
Job 35:11 - "Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?"
Psalms 35:16 - "With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth."
Ezekiel 16:35 - "¶ Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD:"
"I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee." - Job 35:4
Job 35:8 - "Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man."
"Then Job answered and said," - Job 16:1
Job 16:16 - "My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;"
Job 35:6 - "If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?"
Job 35:14 - "Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him."