Job 32:16
I waited, (for I had not spoken,) because they stood still, they answered not.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15They were afraid, they answered no longer; they gave up their speaking.
17And Elius continued, and said, I will again speak,
Cross References
Job 13:5But would that ye were silent, and it would be wisdom to you in the end.
Amos 5:13Therefore the prudent shall be silent at that time; for it is a time of evils.
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 →