Quotes About Understanding

What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us?

Are the consolations of God not enough for you, even words spoken gently to you?

Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,

what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,

Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?

I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.

Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away?

Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!

You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them.

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.

Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?

“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?

I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!

Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:

I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.

Then Job answered:

“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.

Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.

Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?

Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?

Have you never asked those who travel the roads? Do you not accept their reports?

So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: