Translations
Modern
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?
Traditional
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Literal
And I have waited, because they do not speak, because they stand there and do not answer anymore?
Latin
Quoniam igitur expectavi, et non sunt locuti: steterunt, nec ultra responderunt:
Original
Hebrew
English
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?
Notes
Some translations read, "you are silent, now that you stand and no longer reply." Thus, Elihu addresses Job's friends. The Berean Standard Bible translates they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply. This interprets Elihu talking to Job about his friends.
After three rounds of speeches between Job and his friends, a new voice speaks. Elihu, a young man, has listened to everything the others said.
Events
- Job's Trialc. 1650 BC