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But not one of you has proved Job wrong; none of you has answered his arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have listened, but not one of you has refuted Job or answered his arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I gave you my attention, and, behold, there was none among you who refuted Job or who answered his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, <i>there was</i> none of you that convinced Job, <i>or</i> that answered his words:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I paid close attention to you; And surely not one of you convinced Job, <i>Or</i> answered his words—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I also paid close attention to you; But indeed, there was no one who refuted Job, Not one of you who answered his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I even paid close attention to you; Indeed, there was no one who refuted Job, Not one of you who answered his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I even paid close attention to you, Indeed, there was no one who refuted Job, Not one of you who answered his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I even carefully considered you; And behold, there was no one who reproved Job, Not one of you who answered his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I even paid close attention to [what] you [said], Indeed, not one of you convinced Job [nor could you refute him], Not one of you supplied [satisfactory] answers to his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I paid close attention to you. Yet no one proved Job wrong; not one of you refuted his arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I paid close attention to you. Yet no one proved Job wrong; not one of you refuted his arguments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but not one of you proved Job to be wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I've paid close attention to you, but none of you refuted Job. None of you has an answer to what he says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I paid close attention and heard you fail; you have not disproved what Job has said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, I paid close attention to you all, but none of you were able to refute Job or answer his arguments convincingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now I was paying you close attention, yet there was no one proving Job wrong, not one of you was answering his statements! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I gave you my full attention, but there was no one who convinced Job, or who answered his words, among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yes, I attended to you, and behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I gave you my full attention, but there was no one who convinced Job, or who answered his words, among you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And to you I attend, "" And behold, there is no reasoner for Job, "" [Or] answerer of his sayings among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And unto you I attend, And lo, there is no reasoner for Job, Or answerer of his sayings among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I will show myself attentive even to you, and behold, none from you confuting to Job, answering his words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered : but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And as long as I supposed that you were saying something, I considered; but now I see that there is none of you that is able to argue with Job and to respond to his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I followed you attentively: And look, none of you has convicted Job, not one could refute his statements. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I gave you my attention, but there was in fact no one that confuted Job, no one among you that answered his words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yea, I understood your testimony, and, behold, there was none of you that could reprove Job, or that could answer his words,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I discerned your testimony, and behold, there is no reprover for Job, or one of you giving him an answer<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and I shall understand as far as you; and, behold, there was no one of you that answered Job his words in argument,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/32-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4912" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words, <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: ’eṯ·bō·w·nān (V-Hitpael-Imperf-1cs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">I paid you full attention.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘ā·ḏê·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">But no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: lə·’î·yō·wḇ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">proved Job</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: mō·w·ḵî·aḥ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">wrong;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mik·kem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">not one of</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ō·w·neh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To answer, respond.">you rebutted</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’ă·mā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">his arguments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-6.htm">Job 13:6</a></span><br />Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21-25</a></span><br />Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. / After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. / They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3</a></span><br />My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10</a></span><br />Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/35-16.htm">Job 35:16</a></span><br />So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-4.htm">Job 36:4</a></span><br />For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-16.htm">Job 37:16</a></span><br />Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a></span><br />He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></span><br />Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-28.htm">Isaiah 41:28</a></span><br />When I look, there is no one; there is no counselor among them; when I ask them, they have nothing to say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-4.htm">Jeremiah 5:4-5</a></span><br />Then I said, “They are only the poor; they have played the fool, for they do not know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God. / I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a></span><br />No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a></span><br />The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, I attended to you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:</p><p class="hdg">behold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-3.htm">Job 32:3</a></b></br> Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and <i>yet</i> had condemned Job.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">1 Timothy 1:7</a></b></br> Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-23.htm">Able</a> <a href="/job/23-4.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/job/30-20.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Close</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Confuted</a> <a href="/genesis/45-28.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/job/19-4.htm">Error</a> <a href="/job/32-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/30-24.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Job's</a> <a href="/job/30-20.htm">Note</a> <a href="/job/21-29.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/job/6-21.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Refuted</a> <a href="/job/32-11.htm">Words</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/32-22.htm">Able</a> <a href="/job/32-14.htm">Arguments</a> <a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/33-16.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/33-11.htm">Close</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Confuted</a> <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/psalms/51-3.htm">Error</a> <a href="/job/32-18.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/job/32-14.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/34-35.htm">Job's</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Note</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Refuted</a> <a href="/job/32-14.htm">Words</a> <a href="/job/33-12.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Job 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-1.htm">Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-6.htm">Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-11.htm">He reproves them for not satisfying Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-16.htm">His zeal to speak</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His statement reflects a respectful and attentive approach, which is significant in the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, where age and experience were highly valued. Elihu's patience in listening before speaking aligns with biblical wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a>, which emphasizes the importance of understanding before responding.<p><b>But no one proved Job wrong;</b><br>This phrase highlights the failure of Job's friends to provide a convincing argument against Job's claims of innocence. Despite their lengthy speeches, they could not demonstrate that Job's suffering was a direct result of personal sin. This underscores a central theme in the Book of Job: the complexity of human suffering and the inadequacy of simplistic explanations. The friends' inability to prove Job wrong also sets the stage for Elihu's intervention and ultimately God's response, which transcends human reasoning.<p><b>not one of you rebutted his arguments.</b><br>Elihu points out the lack of a successful counterargument from Job's friends, emphasizing their inability to address Job's assertions effectively. This failure reflects the limitations of human wisdom when grappling with divine mysteries. Theologically, this can be connected to <a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a>, which speaks of the wisdom of God being greater than human wisdom. Elihu's critique prepares the reader for his own perspective, which he believes will offer a more accurate understanding of Job's situation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks after Job's three friends have failed to provide satisfactory answers to Job's suffering. He is introduced in <a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Job 32</a> and claims to have a fresh perspective.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and questions the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_three_friends.htm">Job's Three Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but fail to provide comfort or correct understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, which Elihu critiques for lacking true wisdom and failing to address Job's arguments effectively.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The land of Uz, where Job and his friends engage in their lengthy discourse about suffering, righteousness, and divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Elihu demonstrates the value of listening carefully before speaking. In our interactions, we should prioritize understanding others fully before offering our opinions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_true_wisdom.htm">The Need for True Wisdom</a></b><br>Elihu's critique of Job's friends reminds us that human wisdom is limited. We should seek divine wisdom through prayer and scripture to address life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_youth_in_wisdom.htm">The Role of Youth in Wisdom</a></b><br>Elihu, as a younger man, shows that wisdom is not solely the domain of the elderly. God can use anyone, regardless of age, to convey truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_assumptions.htm">The Dangers of Assumptions</a></b><br>Job's friends assumed his suffering was due to sin. We must be cautious not to make assumptions about others' circumstances without understanding the full context.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_humility.htm">The Value of Humility</a></b><br>Elihu's approach, though bold, is rooted in humility as he acknowledges his youth and the need for God's wisdom. We should approach others with humility, recognizing our own limitations.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">There was none of you.</span>--In Elihu's judgment there was no one who touched the main point of the argument with Job.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yea, I attended unto you</span> - or, <span class="accented">lent you my attention -</span> and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job; rather, <span class="accented">that convicted</span> (or, <span class="accented">confuted</span>) Job. <span class="cmt_word">Or that answered his words</span>. In Elihu's opinion, the argumentative value of all the long speeches of the three friends was <span class="accented">nil</span>; they had entirely failed to answer Job's arguments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/32-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I paid you full attention.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְבּ֫וֹנָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ·bō·w·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But no one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proved Job</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִיּ֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’î·yō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Job -- a patriarch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wrong;</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹכִ֑יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·ḵî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not one of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֶּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you rebutted</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹנֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his arguments.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמָרָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/32-12.htm">Job 32:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/32-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 32:12 Yes I gave you my full attention (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/32-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 32:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 32:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/32-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 32:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 32:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>