job 20:3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

job 20:3 "I listened to the reproof which insults me, And the spirit of my understanding makes me answer.

3. check of my reproach--that is, the castigation intended as a reproach (literally, "shame") to me.
spirit of . . . understanding--my rational spirit; answering to "calm thoughts" (Job 20:2). In spite of thy reproach urging me to "hastiness." I will answer in calm reason.

job 20:3 "I listened to the reproof which insults me, And the spirit of my understanding makes me answer.

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