Job 32:11

Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.

12Yea, unto you, gave I diligent heed,—But lo! there was, for Job, nothing to convince, nor could you of you answer his speeches.

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Cross References

Job 29:21To me, men hearkened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel;

Job 32:4But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.

Proverbs 28:11Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.

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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