Job 32:8-22 ▼

8 But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.

9 It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right.

10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’

11 “Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.

12 I gave you my attention, and, behold, there was none among you who refuted Job or who answered his words.

13 Beware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not a man.’

14 He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.

15 “They are dismayed; they answer no more; they have not a word to say.

16 And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?

17 I also will answer with my share; I also will declare my opinion.

18 For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.

19 Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst.

20 I must speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer.

21 I will not show partiality to any man or use flattery toward any person.

22 For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.