Job 32:16

Therefore, because I have waited and they have not been speaking, for they stood firm and did not respond at all,

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In The King James Version

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

In Context

15Then they were filled with dread, and so they no longer responded, and they withdrew from their speechmaking.

17I also will answer in my turn, and I will reveal my knowledge.

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Cross References

Job 13:5And I wish that you would remain silent, so that you would be counted among the wise.

Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent will be silent at 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 →

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