Job 32:16
And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.
17I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:
Cross References
Job 13:5If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!
Amos 5:13So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.
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 →