Job 20:3

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

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

4 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,

5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

KJV King James Version: I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
WEB World English Bible: I have heard the reproof which puts me to shame. The spirit of my understanding answers me.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.
ASV American Standard Version: I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The chastisement of my shame I hear, And the spirit of mine understanding Doth cause me to answer:
DBY Darby Translation: I hear a reproof putting me to shame; and [my] spirit answereth me by mine understanding.
WBS Webster Bible: I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.