Job 32:18
for I am full of words. The spirit within me compels me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I also will answer my part. I also will show my opinion,
19Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent. Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3My heart was hot within me. While I was musing the fire burned. [Then] I spoke with my tongue:
Ezekiel 3:14So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away. And I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit, and the hand of LORD was strong upon me.
2 Corinthians 5:13For whether we are beside ourselves to God, or we are of normal mind, it is for you.
Matthew Henry on Job 32:16-22
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion. 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me… Read the whole commentary →