Job 32:16
Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
In Context
15They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;
17I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
Cross References
Job 13:5Oh that ye would, altogether hold your peace, and it should serve you for wisdom!
Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb,—Because an evil time, it is!
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 →