Job 32:11
Well, I waited to hear what you had to say, listening for your insights as you looked for the right words to speak.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
In Context
10That's why I'm telling you to listen to me now—let me tell you what I know.
Cross References
Job 29:21People listened carefully to what I had to say; they kept quiet as they listened to my advice.
Job 32:4Elihu had waited for the other three to speak with Job since they were older than he was.
Proverbs 28:11The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.
Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →