22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. 23 Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. 24 Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil?
Isaiah 28:22–24
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Job 13:5–7
5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
2 Esdras 16:34–36
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Job 34:15–17
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Job 13:16–18
16 Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him. 17 Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 18 Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated.
Jeremiah 22:28–30
28 Is this man Coniah a despised and shattered pot, a jar that no one wants? Why are he and his descendants hurled out and cast into a land they do not know? 29 O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD! 30 This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless,…
Jeremiah 13:14–16
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Proverbs 7:23–25
23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. 24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
2 Enoch 46:1–2
1 HEAR, my people, and take in the words of my lips. (2EN) 2 If any one bring any gifts to an earthly ruler, and have disloyal thoughts in his heart, and the ruler know this, will he not be angry with him, and not refuse his gifts, and not give him over to judgement? (2EN)
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