KJV ORIGINAL
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen now to my argument, and pay attention to what I'm pleading with you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking his friends to really listen to his side of the story and consider his arguments carefully.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking to his three friends who have been accusing him of secret sins that caused his suffering. After enduring their harsh judgments, Job is now preparing to defend himself and present his case for his innocence. This verse introduces Job's formal defense speech where he will argue that their theology is flawed and that good people can suffer without deserving it.
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