What does Job 34:3 mean?

Job 34:3 highlights themes such as wisdom, understanding, discernment when read in context.

How should I apply Job 34:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.

1Furthermore Elihu answered and said,

2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

3For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.

4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.

5For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.

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