Job 11:2 · KJV

"Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

²Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

³Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

⁴For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to those who speak without understanding?

What does it mean for you to justify your words in conversations?

When have you felt overwhelmed by the multitude of words around you?

Life Application

communication

Practice active listening in conversations. Reflect on the importance of thoughtful responses over many words.

honesty

Evaluate your own speech. Aim to speak truthfully and meaningfully, rather than filling silence with empty words.

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