Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 13:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 13:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 13 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.”
Job 13:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 13:5
Job's exasperated wish: 'O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.' This stunning rebuke suggests silence would demonstrate more wisdom than the friends' speeches. Sometimes the wisest response to suffering is compassionate presence without explanation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 13:5
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“when he keeps silent”
“then”
“so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.”
“for it is an evil time.”
“shall no man make you ashamed?”
“because he was righteous in his own eyes.”
“Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?”