Job 32:12

I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

In Context

11I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

13Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

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Cross References

Job 32:3And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.

Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15

6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →

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