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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Job said, ‘The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for the ear tests words as the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For the ear tests words, As the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the ear tests words <i>As</i> the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For the ear puts words to the test As the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Doesn’t the ear test words as the palate tastes food?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Doesn&#8217t the ear test words as the palate tastes food? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Think about my words, as you would taste food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, as the palate tasteth meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The ear tests words like the tongue tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You know good food when you taste it, but not wise words when you hear them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Since the ear tests words like a palate tastes food,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For the ear tries words, "" And the palate tastes to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the ear doth try words, And the palate tasteth to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the ear will try words, and the palate will taste of food.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, and the mouth discerneth meats by the taste. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the ear examines words, and the mouth discerns foods by the taste.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tests words, as the palate tastes food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for the ear tests words as the palate tastes food.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the ear tries words, and the palate tastes food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the ear tests words and the palate tastes food<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the ear tries words, and the mouth tastes meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-3.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=5189" 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/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ō·zen (N-fs) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">the ear</a> <a href="/hebrew/974.htm" title="974: tiḇ·ḥān (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To examine, try. A primitive root; to test; generally and figuratively, to investigate.">tests</a> <a href="/hebrew/4405.htm" title="4405: mil·lîn (N-fp) -- A word, speech, utterance. From malal">words</a> <a href="/hebrew/2441.htm" title="2441: wə·ḥêḵ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Probably from chanak in the sense of tasting; properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself.">as the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2938.htm" title="2938: yiṭ·‘am (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To taste, perceive. A primitive root; to taste; figuratively, to perceive.">tastes</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: le·’ĕ·ḵōl (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">food.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.…<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="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a></span><br />The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a></span><br />But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a></span><br />but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">Proverbs 15:14</a></span><br />A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-10</a></span><br />And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Proverbs 14:6</a></span><br />A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14-15</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-10.htm">Proverbs 2:10-11</a></span><br />For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. / Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Psalm 119:66</a></span><br />Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-9.htm">Proverbs 8:9</a></span><br />They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the ear tries words, as the mouth tastes meat.</p><p class="hdg">the ear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-30.htm">Job 6:30</a></b></br> Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/12-11.htm">Job 12:11</a></b></br> Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a></b></br> But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.</p><p class="hdg">mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-30.htm">Job 31:30</a></b></br> Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-2.htm">Job 33:2</a></b></br> Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/34-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/job/21-25.htm">Tasted</a> <a href="/job/21-25.htm">Tastes</a> <a href="/job/21-25.htm">Tasteth</a> <a href="/job/28-27.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-3.htm">Tests</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Tries</a> <a href="/job/23-10.htm">Trieth</a> <a href="/job/27-22.htm">Try</a> <a href="/job/34-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/42-11.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/job/36-16.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/job/35-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-3.htm">Tasted</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-17.htm">Tastes</a> <a href="/job/12-11.htm">Tasteth</a> <a href="/job/34-36.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Tests</a> <a href="/job/41-1.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/job/34-9.htm">Tries</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Trieth</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Try</a> <a href="/job/34-16.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For the ear tests words</b><br>This phrase suggests discernment and the ability to evaluate what is heard. In biblical context, the ear's role in testing words is akin to the heart's role in discerning truth (<a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Proverbs 2:2</a>). The ear's function is not merely passive; it actively engages in judgment, much like the Bereans who examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true (<a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>). This reflects the importance of wisdom and understanding, which are highly valued in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.<p><b>as the mouth tastes food.</b><br>This comparison highlights the natural and instinctive process of discernment. Just as the mouth can distinguish between different flavors, the ear should be able to discern truth from falsehood. This metaphor is consistent with the biblical theme of spiritual nourishment, where the Word of God is often compared to food (<a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a>). The ability to discern is a gift from God, as seen in Solomon's request for a discerning heart to govern the people and to distinguish between right and wrong (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a>). This phrase underscores the necessity of spiritual maturity and the development of discernment skills, which are essential for a faithful life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He is the speaker in <a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Job 34</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning God's justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate authority and the one whose justice and wisdom are being examined throughout the Book of Job.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job and his friends are gathered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_as_a_spiritual_discipline.htm">Discernment as a Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>Just as the mouth discerns flavors, believers are called to develop spiritual discernment to evaluate teachings and words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_wisdom_in_testing_words.htm">The Role of Wisdom in Testing Words</a></b><br>Wisdom, which comes from God, is essential in discerning truth from falsehood. Believers should seek divine wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_deception.htm">Guarding Against Deception</a></b><br>In a world filled with conflicting messages, Christians must be vigilant in testing words against the truth of God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Active listening is crucial in understanding and discerning the truth. Believers should be attentive to God's voice through Scripture and the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_in_daily_life.htm">Application in Daily Life</a></b><br>Just as we are careful about what we consume physically, we should be equally cautious about the spiritual and intellectual content we absorb.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice_to_persist.htm">In Psalm 94:9, it says God hears and sees all; why then do injustices appear to persist unchecked in our world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_if_job's_pleas_lack_merit.htm">In light of Job 35:16, why would a merciful God remain silent if Job's pleas are without merit, given other scriptures showing God responding to human need?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_see_god_as_ruthless.htm">In Job 10:16, why does Job perceive God as a ruthless adversary when other parts of the Bible portray Him as compassionate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_let_satan_test_job.htm">Job 1:12 - How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat</span>. A proverbial expression, already used by Job in the dialogue (<a href="/job/12-11.htm">Job 12:11</a>). "It is as much the business of the ear to discriminate between wise and foolish words, as of the palate to distinguish between wholesome and unwholesome food." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-3.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ear</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֭זֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·zen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tests</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּבְחָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(tiḇ·ḥān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_974.htm">Strong's 974: </a> </span><span class="str2">To test, to investigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">words</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלִּ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a discourse, a topic</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝חֵ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2441.htm">Strong's 2441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Palate, roof of the mouth, gums</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tastes</span><br /><span class="heb">יִטְעַ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(yiṭ·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2938.htm">Strong's 2938: </a> </span><span class="str2">To taste, to perceive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶאֱכֹֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(le·’ĕ·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-3.htm">Job 34:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-3.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:3 For the ear tries words as (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:4" /></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>