Job 32:18
For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.
19Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
Ezekiel 3:14So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.
2 Corinthians 5:13If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
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 →