Job 32:20
I have to speak before I burst; I will open my lips to answer him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
In Context
19Inside I'm like fermenting wine all bottled up; like new wineskins ready to explode!
21I will not take sides, and I'm not going to flatter anyone.
Cross References
Job 4:2“Could I say a word? I don't want to upset you but who could keep quiet and not respond?
Job 13:19Who wants to argue with me? If I'm proved wrong, I'm prepared to be quiet and die.
Job 21:3Bear with me; let me speak. After I've spoken you can resume mocking me.
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 →