Job 32:16
I waited, but they spake not; They stood still; they answered no more!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15They were confounded! they answered no more! They could say nothing!
17Therefore will I answer, on my part; I also will show my opinion.
Cross References
Job 13:5O that ye would altogether hold your peace! This, truly, would be wisdom in you.
Amos 5:13Therefore the wise man shall be silent at that time, For it shall be an evil time.
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 →