2 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. 3 My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Job 33:2–4
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Job 32:17–19
17 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know. 18 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me. 19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
2 Baruch 48:20–22
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Psalms 49:2–4
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Job 27:2–4
2 “As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice— the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— 3 as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
Odes of Solomon 6:1–3
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Proverbs 8:5–7
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Job 36:3–5
3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. 4 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. 5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Odes of Solomon 12:1–2
1 He hath filled me with words of truth; that I may speak the same; (ODE) 2 And like the flow of waters flows truth from my mouth, and my lips show forth His fruit. (ODE)
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