Job 33:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

American Standard Version (1901)

My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

Bible in Basic English

My heart is overflowing with knowledge, my lips say what is true.

Free Bible Version

My words come from my upright heart; my lips speak sincerely of what I know.

King James (Authorized) Version

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

Translation for Translators

I know that I am speaking honestly and that I am speaking [MTY] sincerely.

Unlocked Literal Bible

My words come from the uprightness of my heart; my lips speak pure knowledge.

Noah Webster Bible

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

World English Bible

My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely.

Young's Literal Translation

Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, And knowledge have my lips clearly spoken.

Context

Elihu Rebukes Job

²Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. ³My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. ⁴The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Summary

In this verse, Elihu, one of Job's friends, expresses his desire to speak on God's behalf with integrity and sincerity. He acknowledges that his words come from a pure heart and that his knowledge is genuine. Elihu's intention is to offer wisdom and insight that is in line with God's truth, seeking to bring clarity and understanding to Job's situation. This verse reflects the importance of speaking truthfully and humbly when sharing God's message with others, emphasizing the need for sincerity and authenticity in communicating God's word.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

My words shall be of the uprightness - As God has given me his Spirit, from that Spirit alone will I speak; therefore all my words shall be of uprightness, knowledge, and truth. Knowledge clearly - דעת ברור daath barur, pure science. I shall lay down no false positions, and I shall have no false consequences.