Job 32:18
For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:
19My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3\39:2\I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
Ezekiel 3:14And the wind, lifting me up, took me away: and I went in the heat of my spirit, and the hand of the Lord was strong on me.
2 Corinthians 5:13For if we are foolish, it is to God; or if we are serious, 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 →