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Berean Standard Bible

“Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.”

Job 4:12

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Job has lost his children and property and his health. His friend Eliphaz begins to speak, and he relates a mysterious experience he claims came in the night.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Now a thing was secretly brought to me. My ear received a whisper of it.

King James Version (KJV)

Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now a thing was secretly brought to me, And mine ear received a whisper thereof.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A word was given to me secretly, and the low sound of it came to my ears.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El negocio también me era á mí oculto; mas mi oído ha percibido algo de ello.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»En secreto se me dio esta enseñanza, como un susurro al oído.

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