Job 32:18
For I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
In Context
17I also will answer my part, and I also will show my opinion.
19Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent; like new wineskins it is ready to burst.
Cross References
Psalms 39:3My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burnt. I spoke with my tongue:
Ezekiel 3:14So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; and the LORD’s hand was strong on me.
2 Corinthians 5:13For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober 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 →