Job 15:6
Job 15:6 in Multiple Translations
Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you.
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I; Yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
It is by your mouth, even yours, that you are judged to be in the wrong, and not by me; and your lips give witness against you.
Your own mouth is condemning you, not me; your own lips are testifying against you.
Thine owne mouth condemneth thee, and not I, and thy lippes testifie against thee.
Thy mouth declareth thee wicked, and not I, And thy lips testify against thee.
Your own mouth condemns you, and not I. Yes, your own lips testify against you.
Thy own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yes, thy own lips testify against thee.
Thy own mouth shall condemn thee, and not I: and thy own lips shall answer thee.
Everything that you say [MTY] shows that you should be punished; so, it is not necessary for me to show that.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 15:6
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Job 15:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַרְשִֽׁיעֲ/ךָ֣
פִ֣י/ךָ
וְ/לֹא
אָ֑נִי
וּ֝/שְׂפָתֶ֗י/ךָ
יַעֲנוּ
בָֽ/ךְ
יַרְשִֽׁיעֲ/ךָ֣
râshaʻ
H7561
be wicked
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
פִ֣י/ךָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
וּ֝/שְׂפָתֶ֗י/ךָ
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Conj | N-fd | Suff
יַעֲנוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 15:6
יַרְשִֽׁיעֲ/ךָ֣
râshaʻ
H7561
"be wicked"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
Being wicked or acting wrongly is what this Hebrew word describes. In Psalm 37:7, the Bible warns against being wicked and instead encourages trusting in God.
Definition: 1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a2) to be guilty, be condemned 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations) 1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations) 1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 22:8; Job 32:3; Psalms 18:22.
פִ֣י/ךָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
וּ֝/שְׂפָתֶ֗י/ךָ
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Conj | N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
יַעֲנוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
בָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Job 15:6
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Context — Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
4But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.
5For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.
6Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you.
7Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills? 8Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 19:22 | His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? |
| 2 | Matthew 12:37 | For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” |
| 3 | Job 9:20 | Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty. |
| 4 | Job 40:8 | Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself? |
| 5 | Job 42:3 | 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. |
| 6 | Job 34:5–9 | For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice. Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’ What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water? He keeps company with evildoers and walks with wicked men. For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ |
| 7 | Job 33:8–12 | Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me. Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy. He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches over all my paths.’ Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man. |
| 8 | Psalms 64:8 | They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. |
| 9 | Job 35:2–3 | “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’ |
| 10 | Matthew 26:65 | At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. |
Job 15:6 Summary
[This verse means that the things we say can often get us into trouble and even lead to our own downfall, as our words can reveal the true state of our heart. As the Bible says in Matthew 12:37, our words will be used to justify or condemn us. By being mindful of the words we speak, as instructed in Ephesians 4:29, we can avoid having our own lips testify against us and instead use our words to build others up and bring glory to God. This requires a heart that fears God, as mentioned in Job 15:4, and a desire to live a life pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that my own mouth condemns me?
This means that the words we speak can often reveal the true state of our heart and lead to our own condemnation, as seen in Job 15:6, and is also warned about in Matthew 12:37, where our words will be used to justify or condemn us.
How can I avoid having my own lips testify against me?
To avoid this, we must be mindful of the words we speak, as instructed in Ephesians 4:29, and ensure they are edifying and righteous, reflecting a heart that fears God, as mentioned in Job 15:4.
Is this verse saying that we are solely responsible for our own condemnation?
While our words and actions can lead to our own condemnation, as stated in Job 15:6, it is also important to recognize that our sin is ultimately against God, as seen in Psalm 51:4, and it is His judgment that we must ultimately face.
How does this verse relate to the concept of accountability?
This verse highlights the importance of personal accountability, as our own words and actions will be used to testify against us, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and a desire to live a life pleasing to God, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 5:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that my words may be testifying against me, and how can I change this?
- How can I ensure that my mouth is speaking life and truth, rather than condemnation?
- In what ways can I use my words to build others up, rather than tear them down, as instructed in Ephesians 4:29?
- What are some practical steps I can take to be more mindful of the words I speak, and to use them for edification rather than condemnation?
Gill's Exposition on Job 15:6
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I,.... Or shows thee to be a wicked person, guilty of things charged upon thee; out of thine own mouth thou art convicted, there needs no other evidence to be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:6
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee. No pious man would utter such sentiments.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:6
My condemnation of thee is grounded upon thine own words.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:6
Job 15:6 Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.Ver. 6. Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I] Yes, you, and none but you. Job’ s heart condemneth him not (and thence his confidence toward God, 1 John 3:21), much less his mouth, had not his words been misconstrued. But as charity maketh a good sense of doubtful speeches and passages, so prejudice and displeasure takes all things (though well meant) at the worst, and as logicians do, Sequitur partem deteriorem. Eliphaz diggeth up evil, Proverbs 16:27, and is like Achilles, of whom Homer saith, that he was a great fault finder (Iliad, xi. 653). Dεινοςανηρ, ταχακενκαιαναιτιοναιτιοωτο. Yea, thine own lips testify against thee] Heb. Answer against thee. For witnesses ordinarily answer to interrogatories. So the pride of Israel (breaking forth as a great master pockmark in his forehead) testified to his face, Hosea 5:5, and the heretic is contemned of himself, Titus 3:11.
Virtually he doth so, though not formally. But Job did neither, good Eliphaz.
Cambridge Bible on Job 15:6
6. But in truth such utterances of his mouth clearly suggested the source which inspired them, other proof of his guilt than they was not needed. Thus in Job 15:5 Job’s language and sentiments are explained by his guilt, and in Job 15:6 his guilt is proved by his language; and both verses support the charge in Job 15:4 that he was doing away, breaking with, the fear of God.
Barnes' Notes on Job 15:6
Thine own mouth condemneth thee - That is, the sentiments which you have uttered show that you cannot be a pious man.
Sermons on Job 15:6
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Kingdom in Crisis - Part 2 by Dean Taylor | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the discussions that have taken place and emphasizes the importance of applying the teachings to everyday life. The s |
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Bartimaeus and the Blinded Generation by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of television on children and their ability to adapt quickly to change. He explains that television has taught children to shift be |
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How Do You Represent Christ on Facebook? Tim Conway by Tim Conway | This sermon addresses the importance of how our actions, words, and associations, especially on social media like Facebook, reflect our true identity as Christians. It emphasizes t |
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Purity of Speech as Believers in Christ by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of our words and how they reflect our relationship with Christ. He highlights the importance of using our words to praise and thank |
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Taking Sin Seriously by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of following the example of missionaries and early Christians who sacrificed greatly to spread the Gospel. It highlights the need for genuine |
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Guidelines for the Godly Man by Eli Brayley | Eli Brayley preaches on the calling of the man of God to live a life of full consecration, obedience, and service unto the Kingdom of God. The purpose of the man of God is to confo |
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If Any Man Offend Not in Word, the Same Is a Perfect Man by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound impact of speech as a defining characteristic of humanity, asserting that the way we communicate reveals our true character. He warns that fail |