Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Job 33:16 in English Standard Version "then he opens the ears of men and terrifies them with warnings," Job 36:10 He opens their ears to instruction and commands that they return from iniquity. Job 36:15 He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity. Ps 40:6 In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. Isa 50:5 The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward.