Job 32:21
I will not esteem the reputation of a man, and I will not equate God with man.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
20I should speak, but I will also breathe a little; I will open my lips, and I will answer.
22For I do not know how long I will continue, and whether, after a while, my Maker might take me away.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15You shall not do what is unjust, nor shall you judge unjustly. You shall not consider the reputation of the poor, nor shall you honor the countenance of the powerful. Judge your neighbor justly.
Deuteronomy 16:19and not so as to show favoritism to either side. You shall not accept a person’s reputation, nor gifts. For gifts blind the eyes of the wise and alter the words of the just.
2 Samuel 14:20Thus did I turn to this figure of speech, because your servant Joab instructed it. But you, my lord the king, are wise, just as an Angel of God has wisdom, so that you understand all that is upon the earth.”
Job 13:10He will accuse you because in secret you have preempted his presence.
Job 34:19He does not accept the reputation of leaders; nor does he recognize the tyrant as he contends against the poor. For all are the work of his hands.
Proverbs 24:23Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.
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 →