Job 20:3
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- 4 There is no indication that this clause is to be subordinated to the next, other than the logical connection, and the use of the ו (vav) in the second half.
- 6 The phrase actually has רוּחַ מִבִּינָתִי (ruakh mibbinati, “a spirit/wind/breath/impulse from my understanding”). Some translate it “out of my understanding a spirit answers me.” The idea is not that difficult, and so the many proposals to rewrite the text can be rejected. The spirit of his understanding prompts the reply.
- 7 To take this verb as a simple Qal and read it “answers me,” does not provide a clear idea. The form can just as easily be taken as a Hiphil, with the sense “causes me to answer.” It is Zophar who will “return” and who will “answer.”
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The NET Bible First Edition, Copyright 1996-2005 by Biblical Studies Press
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
I hear censure that insults me,
and out of my understanding a spirit answers me.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
I hear a rebuke that dishonors me,
and my understanding inspires me to reply.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
I have heard a rebuke that insults me,
and my understanding makes me reply.
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NLTNew Living Translation
I’ve had to endure your insults,
but now my spirit prompts me to reply.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
I hear discipline that insults me,
and a spirit beyond my understanding answers me.
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KJV 1900King James Version
I have heard the check of my reproach,
And the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
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