Job 32:11
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
In Context
10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’
12I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.
Cross References
Job 29:21Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.
Job 32:4Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
Proverbs 28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
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 →