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Listen to me, for I have more to say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Give ear, Job, listen to me; Hold your peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Pay attention, Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent and let me speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Pay attention, Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pay attention, Job, and listen to me. Be quiet, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pay attention, Job, and listen to me. Be quiet, and I will speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So, Job, pay attention and don't interrupt, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! Keep quiet, and let me speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now, Job, listen to what I am saying; be quiet and let me speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Job, pay attention! Listen to me! Be silent and let me speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pay attention, Job--listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Mark well, O Job, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Attend, O Job, listen to me, "" Keep silent, and I speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Attend, O Job, hearken to me, Keep silent, and I -- I do speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Attend, O Job, hear to me: be silent and I will speak.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Attend, Job, and hearken to me : and hold thy peace, whilst I speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Pay attention Job, and listen to me; and remain silent, while I speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be attentive, Job, listen to me! Be silent and I will speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Pay heed, Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Incline your ear, O Job, hearken to me; be silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Give ear, Job, and hear, and be silent and I shall speak<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me; Hold thy peace, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Hearken, Job, and hear me: be silent, and I will speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-31.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=5163" 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/33.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7181.htm" title="7181: haq·šêḇ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To incline (ears), attend. A primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e. Hearken.">Pay attention,</a> <a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: ’î·yō·wḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">Job,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·ma‘- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm" title="2790: ha·ḥă·rêš (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To cut in, engrave, plow, devise.">be silent,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: wə·’ā·nō·ḵî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">will speak.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.…<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="/psalms/62-5.htm">Psalm 62:5</a></span><br />Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20</a></span><br />My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-8.htm">Psalm 81:8</a></span><br />Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">Isaiah 28:23</a></span><br />Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/13-15.htm">Jeremiah 13:15</a></span><br />Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a></span><br />Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-22.htm">Revelation 3:22</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Mark well, O Job, listen to me: hold your peace, and I will speak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-6.htm">Job 13:6</a></b></br> Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-2.htm">Job 18:2</a></b></br> How long <i>will it be ere</i> ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-2.htm">Job 21:2</a></b></br> Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/33-16.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/job/30-20.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/job/30-16.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/31-35.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/job/32-20.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Note</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/job/32-16.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/32-16.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/job/33-16.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/34-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/job/35-15.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/36-32.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/job/34-33.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Note</a> <a href="/job/34-27.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/33-33.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/job/33-32.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Job 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-1.htm">Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-8.htm">He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-14.htm">God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-31.htm">He incites Job to attention</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/33.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/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Pay attention, Job, and listen to me;</b><br>This phrase is a direct address from Elihu to Job, emphasizing the importance of what he is about to say. Elihu, a younger man, has waited for the older friends of Job to finish their discourse before speaking. This reflects the cultural respect for elders in ancient Near Eastern societies. The call to "pay attention" underscores the gravity of Elihu's message, suggesting that he believes he has divine insight or wisdom to impart. This mirrors the frequent biblical theme where God or His messengers call for attentiveness before delivering a significant message (e.g., <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, "Hear, O Israel").<p><b>be silent,</b><br>The instruction to "be silent" is a common biblical motif when preparing to receive wisdom or revelation. Silence is often associated with reverence and the readiness to receive divine instruction (e.g., <a href="/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20</a>, "But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him"). In the context of Job, this silence is also a pause from Job's lamentations and arguments, allowing space for reflection and the possibility of new understanding.<p><b>and I will speak.</b><br>Elihu's assertion that he will speak indicates his confidence in the validity and importance of his message. This phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of God's own speeches later in the book, where God will address Job directly. Elihu's role as a speaker can be viewed as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator and speaker of God's truth (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>). Elihu's speech serves as a transition from human reasoning to divine revelation, preparing the way for God's voice to be heard.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He is portrayed as a passionate and somewhat impatient speaker who believes he has a fresh perspective on Job's suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>This verse is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he urges Job to listen to his reasoning about God's justice and the purpose of suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Listening is a crucial skill in understanding God's will and the perspectives of others. Elihu's call for Job to listen reminds us of the value of being attentive to God's voice and the wisdom of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_dialogue.htm">Humility in Dialogue</a></b><br>Elihu's approach, though imperfect, highlights the need for humility when engaging in discussions about faith and suffering. We should be open to learning from others, regardless of their age or status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_suffering.htm">God's Sovereignty in Suffering</a></b><br>Elihu's speech attempts to address the mystery of suffering by pointing to God's greater purposes. This reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when we do not understand our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience.htm">The Role of Patience</a></b><br>Elihu's impatience contrasts with the patience we are called to exhibit as believers. Patience allows us to hear God's voice and understand His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_wisdom.htm">Seeking God's Wisdom</a></b><br>In times of trial, seeking God's wisdom through prayer and scripture is essential. Elihu's speech encourages us to look beyond human reasoning to divine insight.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_reason_with_god_if_exodus_33_20.htm">In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_god's_speech_today.htm">In Job 33:14, if God truly speaks in multiple ways, why is there no verifiable evidence of such divine communication today?</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/how_can_job_claim_purity_in_job_31_1-4.htm">In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "Mark well what I say. Note it, and lay it up in thy heart." Hold thy peace, and I will speak. It may be conjectured that Job at this point showed some inclination to break silence and answer Elihu. But Elihu thought that he had a great deal more to say, which was of importance, and wished not to be interrupted. He therefore checked Job's utterance. Then, fearing lest he had gone too far, he made the concession of the next verse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-31.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">Pay attention,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְשֵׁ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(haq·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7181.htm">Strong's 7181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prick up the ears, hearken</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Job,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיּ֥וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(’î·yō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and listen to me;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְֽׁמַֽע־</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be silent,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֝חֲרֵ֗שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·rêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2790.htm">Strong's 2790: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut in, engrave, plow, devise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָנֹכִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will speak.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדַבֵּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-31.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:31 Mark well Job and listen to me (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:32" /></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>