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Job 6:26

World English Bible

Do you intend to reprove words,
since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?

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Job 6:26 in other translations

Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?

Job 6:26 · American Standard Version

Job 6:26 in context

  1. 24“Teach me, and I will hold my peace.
    Cause me to understand my error.
  2. 25How forcible are words of uprightness!
    But your reproof, what does it reprove?
  3. 26Do you intend to reprove words,
    since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?
  4. 27Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless,
    and make merchandise of your friend.
  5. 28Now therefore be pleased to look at me,
    for surely I will not lie to your face.