KJV ORIGINAL
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your own words condemn you, not mine. Yes, your own lips speak as witnesses against you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is telling Job that his own words are proving him guilty, rather than Eliphaz having to prove it.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's second speech to Job, where he's becoming more harsh and direct in his accusations. In ancient times, a person's own words were considered powerful evidence in legal disputes. Eliphaz is essentially saying that Job has condemned himself through his complaints and protests of innocence.
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