Job 32:21
Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
In Context
20Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15Do no wrong in your judging: do not give thought to the position of the poor, or honour to the position of the great; but be a judge to your neighbour in righteousness.
Deuteronomy 16:19You are not to be moved in your judging by a man's position, you are not to take rewards; for rewards make the eyes of the wise man blind, and the decisions of the upright false.
2 Samuel 14:20This he did, hoping that the face of this business might be changed: and my lord is wise, with the wisdom of the angel of God, having knowledge of everything on earth.
Job 13:10He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.
Job 34:19Who has no respect for rulers, and who gives no more attention to those who have wealth than to the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.
Proverbs 24:23These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
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 →