Job 32:16
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.
17I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.
Cross References
Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
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 →