Job 35:16

Modern

So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”

Traditional

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

Literal

…and Job opens his mouth in vain; he multiplies words without knowledge.”

Latin

Ergo Job frustra aperit os suum, et absque scientia verba multiplicat.

Hebrew

English

So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”

Elihu echoed his earlier accusation (34:35). Later, God would agree (38:2).

Elihu echoed Job's words but then disagreed with them (9:24; 12:6–10; 21:7–15, 17).

Job 38:2
“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?
Job 34:35–37
‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
Job 33:8–12
Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:
Job 33:2
Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.
Job 3:1
After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.

Job: A righteous man who endured great suffering