Job 42:3

Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 42:3

BSB
You asked, 'Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.
AKJV
Who is he that hides counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
CPDV
So, who is it that would disguise a lack of knowledge as counsel? Therefore, I have been speaking foolishly, about things whose measure exceeds my knowledge.
ERV
Who is this that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that which I understood not, things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
NHEB
You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
SMT
Who this hiding counsel without knowledge? for this, I announced, and I shall not understand; wonders above me, and I shall not know.

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Commentary for Job 42:3

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Overview of Job 42:3
Summary
Job admits speaking without sufficient understanding
Event
Job confesses his ignorance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament