Job 32:11

Behold, I did waite vpon your wordes, and hearkened vnto your knowledge, whiles you sought out reasons.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

In Context

10Therefore I say, Heare me, and I will shew also mine opinion.

12Yea, when I had considered you, lo, there was none of you that reproued Iob, nor answered his wordes:

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Cross References

Job 29:21Vnto me men gaue eare, and wayted, and helde their tongue at my counsell.

Job 32:4(Now Elihu had wayted til Iob had spoken: for they were more ancient in yeeres then he)

Proverbs 28:11The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

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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