Job 32:18

For I am full of words, the spirit in my bosom urgeth me hard.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

In Context

17[But] I also will surely answer my part, I myself also will show forth what I know;

19Behold, my bosom is like [fresh] wine which hath not been opened: like new bottles it is ready to burst.

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Cross References

Psalms 39:3(39:4) My heart was hot within me, in my self-communing there burnt a fire: [then] spoke I with my tongue,

Ezekiel 3:14So a spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I walked in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit, and the inspiration of the Lord was strong upon 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 →

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