Job 32:16

Should I wait because they are not speaking, 1 because they stand there silent and answer no more? 1

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In The King James Version

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

In Context

15These three men are dumbfounded; they can answer Job no longer; 1 they have not a word more to say. 1

17No, I also will answer on my part; 1 I will also tell them my knowledge. 1

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Cross References

Job 13:5Oh, that you would altogether hold your peace! 1 That would be your wisdom. 1

Amos 5:13Therefore any prudent person is silent at such a time, 1 for it is an evil time. 1

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 →

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