Quotes About Communication

Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?

The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.

After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.

They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

Therefore I say, ëListen to me; I too will declare what I know.í

Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

Jobís friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:

Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks?

For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings

Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.