Job 32:22
For I know not how to respect persons: 1 And if otherwise, even the moths would eat me.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
In Context
21For truly I will not be awed because of man, 1 Nor indeed will I be confounded before a mortal. 1
Cross References
Job 17:5He shall promise mischief to his companions: 1 But their eyes have failed for their children. 1
Psalms 12:2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, 1 Having sorrows in my heart daily? 1 How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? 1
Proverbs 28:23He that reproves a man’s ways 1 Shall have more favor than he that flatters with the tongue. 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 →