Job 32:15
They were afraid, they answered no longer; 1 They gave up their speaking. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
In Context
14And ye have commissioned a man to speak such words. 1
16I waited (for I had not spoken), 1 Because they stood still, they answered not. 1
Cross References
Job 29:22At my word they spoke not again, 1 And they were very glad whenever I spoke to them. 1
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 →