Job 32:20
I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
In Context
19Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
21Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,
Cross References
Job 4:2If one attempt a word unto thee, wilt thou be impatient? But, to restrain speech, who, can endure?
Job 13:19Who is it that shall contend with me? For, now, if I should hold my peace, why! I should breathe my last!
Job 21:3Suffer me, that, I, may speak, and, after I have spoken, thou canst mock!
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 →