Job 32:22
For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
In Context
21Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.
Cross References
Job 17:5As for him who is false to his friend for a reward, light will be cut off from the eyes of his children.
Psalms 12:2\12:1\Send help, Lord, for mercy has come to an end; there is no more faith among the children of men.
Proverbs 28:23He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
Galatians 1:10Am I now using arguments to men, or God? or is it my desire to give men pleasure? if I was still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
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 →