Job 32:21
For truly I will not be awed because of man, 1 Nor indeed will I be confounded before a mortal. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
In Context
20I will speak, that I may open my lips and relieve myself. 1
22For I know not how to respect persons: 1 And if otherwise, even the moths would eat me.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15Thou shalt not act unjustly in judgment: thou shalt not accept the person of the poor, nor admire the person of the mighty; with justice shalt thou judge thy neighbor.
Deuteronomy 16:19they shall not wrest judgment, nor favor persons, nor receive a gift; for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
2 Samuel 14:20In order that this form of speech might come about it was that thy servant Joab has framed this matter: and my lord is wise as is the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
Job 13:10He will not reprove you at all the less: 1 But if moreover ye should secretly respect persons, 1
Job 34:19Such a one as would not reverence the face of an honorable man, 1 Neither knows how to give honor to the great, 1 So that their persons should be respected. 1
Proverbs 24:23And this thing I say to you that are wise for you to learn: 1 It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 1
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 →