Job 32:18
Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.
19dummy verses inserted by amos
Cross References
Psalms 39:3I was dumb, and was humbled, and kept silence from good things : and my sorrow was renewed.
Ezekiel 3:14The spirit also lifted me, and took me up: and I went away in bitterness in the indignation of my spirit: for the hand of the Lord was with me, strengthening me.
2 Corinthians 5:13For whether we be transported in mind, it is to God; or whether we be sober, 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 →