Job 32:12

Indeed, I paid attention to you, 1 but, see, there was not one of you who could convince Job 1 or who could respond to his words. 1

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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

In Context

11See, I waited for your words; 1 I listened to your arguments 1 while you were thinking about what to say. 1

13Be careful not to say, 'We have found wisdom!' 1 God will have to defeat Job; mere man cannot do it. 1

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Cross References

Job 32:3Elihu's anger was also kindled against his three friends because they had found no answer to Job, and yet they had condemned Job.

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 →

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