Job 33:3 · KJV
“My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”
— Job 33:3
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. {in my mouth: Heb. in my palate}
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Job 33 — Context
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. {in my mouth: Heb. in my palate}
3My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
5If thou canst answer me, set {thy words} in order before me, stand up.
Cross References
Job 27:4
My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge {are} a precious jewel.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-4
For our exhortation {was} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
Job 36:3-4
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}
Job 6:28
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for {it is} evident unto you if I lie. {evident...: Heb. before your face}
Job 15:2
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? {vain...: Heb. knowledge of wind}
Job 38:2
Who {is} this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?