Job 32:18
For I have been full of words, || The spirit of my breast has distressed me,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I answer, even I—my share, || I show my opinion—even I.
19Behold, my breast [is] as wine not opened, || It is broken up like new bottles.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3My heart [is] hot within me, || In my meditating the fire burns, || I have spoken with my tongue.
Ezekiel 3:14And [the] Spirit has lifted me up, and takes me away, and I go bitterly, in the heat of my spirit, and the hand of YHWH [is] strong on me.
2 Corinthians 5:13for whether we were beside ourselves, [it was] to God; whether we be of sound mind, [it is] to you,
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 →