Job 33:2
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New International Version (©1984)
I am about to open my mouth; my words are on the tip of my tongue.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Now that I have begun to speak, let me continue.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Behold, I open my mouth; the tongue in my mouth speaks.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Behold now, I open my mouth, My tongue in my mouth speaks.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
I've opened my mouth. The words are on the tip of my tongue.

King James Bible
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

American King James Version
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue has spoken in my mouth.

American Standard Version
Behold now, I have opened my mouth; My tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

Bible in Basic English
See, now my mouth is open, my tongue gives out words.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold now I have opened my mouth, let my tongue speak within my jaws.

Darby Bible Translation
Behold now, I have opened my mouth, my tongue speaketh in my palate,

English Revised Version
Behold now, I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

World English Bible
See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, I pray thee, I have opened my mouth, My tongue hath spoken in the palate.

Geneva Study Bible

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

King James Translators' Notes

in my mouth: Heb. in my palate

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

2. mouth-rather, "palate," whereby the taste discerns. Every man speaks with his mouth, but few, as Elihu, try their words with discrimination first, and only say what is really good (Job 6:30; 12:11).

hath spoken-rather, "proceeds to speak."

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

33:1-7 Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand.


Job 33:1 "However now, Job, please hear my speech, And listen to all my words.
Job 33:3 "My words are from the uprightness of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely. (NASB ©1995)

Gives Mouth Open Opened Palate Speaketh Speaks Tip Tongue Words


Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

I 3:1 Ps 78:2 Mt 5:2

mouth. Heb. palate 31:30 *marg:

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