Job 32:21
For truly I will not be awed because of man, nor indeed will I be confounded before a mortal.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
In Context
20I will speak, that I may open my lips and relieve myself.
22For I know not how to respect persons: and if otherwise, even the moths would eat me.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15You shall not act unjustly in judgement: you shall not accept the person of the poor, nor admire the person of the mighty; with justice shall you judge your neighbour.
Deuteronomy 16:19they shall not wrest judgement, nor favour persons, nor receive a gift; for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
2 Samuel 14:20In order that this form of speech might come about it was that your servant Joab has framed this matter: and my lord is wise as is the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
Job 13:10he will not reprove you at all the less: but if moreover you⌃ should secretly respect persons,
Job 34:19Such a one as would not reverence the face of an honourable man, neither knows how to give honour to the great, so as that their persons should be respected.
Proverbs 24:23And this thing I say to you that are wise for you to learn: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgement.
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 →