Job 33:3

“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”

"My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly." - Job 33:3
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What does Job 33:3 mean?

Job 33:3 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly." This verse is spoken by Elihu, one of Job's friends, as he attempts to comfort and counsel Job during his time of suffering…

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Upright Words from an Upright Heart

In the book of Job, we find a profound exploration of suffering, divine justice, and the nature of human speech. In Job 33:3, we hear the fervent declaration: "My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly." This verse serves as a…

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A Prayer for Clear Expression of Heart and Knowledge

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humility in our hearts, seeking Your divine guidance and clarity as we reflect on the wisdom contained in Your Word. The verse from Job 33:3 resonates deeply within us: *"My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips…

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Job 33:3 - "My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly."
Job 33:33 - "If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom."
Job 33:31 - "Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak."
Job 33:1 - "Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words."
Job 33:16 - "Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,"
Job 33:29 - "Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,"
Job 41:33 - "Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear."
Job 36:33 - "The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour."
Job 33:14 - "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not."
Job 33:30 - "To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living."
Job 33:20 - "So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat."
Job 31:33 - "If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:"
Job 33:22 - "Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers."
Job 38:33 - "Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?"
Job 33:11 - "He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths."
Job 33:10 - "Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,"
Job 33:17 - "That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man."
Job 33:23 - "If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:"
Job 33:9 - "I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me."
Job 33:12 - "Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man."
Job 33:4 - "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life."
"If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom." - Job 33:33
Job 3:2 - "And Job spake, and said,"
Job 33:15 - "In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;"
Job 33:5 - "If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up."
Job 33:13 - "Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters."
Job 9:33 - "Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both."
Job 33:18 - "He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword."
Job 33:25 - "His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:"