Holy Scripture

Job 33:2

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“Wherefore, Job, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Behold, I have opened my mouth; let my tongue speak in my throat. But in the midst of these sentences which he utters, based on solid truth, he again bursts out into words of pride, saying, Wherefore, Job, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Beh…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXIII

Source: Septuagint

Original

2For behold, I have opened my mouth, And my tongue has spoken.

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In context

1Howbeit hear, Job, my words, And hearken to my speech.

— Job 33:2 —

3My heart shall be found pure by my words; And the understanding of my lips shall meditate purity.

4The Divine Spirit is that which formed me, And the breath of the Almighty that which teaches me.

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