Job 32:22
For I know not how to respect persons: and if otherwise, even the moths would eat me.
Brenton Septuagint
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
21For truly I will not be awed because of man, nor indeed will I be confounded before a mortal.
Cross References
Job 17:5He shall promise mischief to his companions: but their eyes have failed for their children.
Psalms 12:2How long, O Lord, wilt thou forget me? for ever? how long wilt thou turn away thy face from me?
Proverbs 28:23He that reproves a man's ways shall have more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.
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 →