Job 13:5

5 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

Job 13:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
ESV
5 Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!
NLT
5 If only you could be silent! That’s the wisest thing you could do.
MSG
5 I wish you'd shut your mouths - silence is your only claim to wisdom.
CSB
5 If only you would shut up and let that be your wisdom!

Job 13:5 In-Context

3 But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God.
4 You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you!
5 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
6 Hear now my argument; listen to the pleas of my lips.
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 13; S Judges 18:19
  • 2. Proverbs 17:28
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