Job 35:16

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

Cross-reference

Job 3:1 Parallel

Job 3:1 records Job opening his mouth to curse his birth — the very speech Elihu condemns as empty talk in Job 35:16.

In Job 34:35-37, Elihu similarly accuses Job of speaking without knowledge and adding rebellion — reinforcing the same charge.

Job 38:2 Parallel

In Job 38:2, God echoes Elihu's accusation, asking who darkens counsel with words without knowledge — confirming the charge from divine authority.

Job 34:37 Parallel

In Job 34:37, Elihu again says Job multiplies words against God — a direct parallel to the accusation of empty talk.

Job 9:20 Related theme

In Job 9:20, Job himself admits his own mouth could condemn him — a self-awareness that aligns with Elihu's charge of empty talk.

Job 13:2 Contrast

In Job 13:2, Job claims equal knowledge with his friends — directly contrasting Elihu's assertion that Job speaks without knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 10:14 Related theme

In Ecclesiastes 10:14, a fool multiplies words — a wisdom proverb that matches Elihu's description of Job's speech.