Job 32:16
When I had wayted (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more)
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15Then they fearing, answered no more, but left off their talke.
17Then answered I in my turne, and I shewed mine opinion.
Cross References
Job 13:5Oh, that you woulde holde your tongue, that it might be imputed to you for wisedome!
Amos 5:13Therefore the prudent shall keepe silence in that time, for it is an euill time.
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 →