15 “They are dismayed, they no longer answer;
Words have [a]failed them.
16 Should I wait, because they are not speaking,
Because they have [b]stopped and no longer answer?
17 I too will [c]give my share of answers;
I also will tell my opinion.
18 For I am full of words;
The spirit within me compels me.
19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine;
Like new wineskins, it is about to burst.
20 Let me speak so that I may get relief;
Let me open my lips and answer.
21 Let me (A)be partial to no one,
Nor flatter any man.
22 For I do not know how to flatter,
Otherwise my Maker would quickly take me away.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 32:15 Lit moved away from
  2. Job 32:16 Lit stand
  3. Job 32:17 Lit answer my share

15 “They are discomfited, 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 give my answer;
    I also will declare my opinion.
18 For I am full of words,
    the spirit within me constrains me.
19 Behold, my heart is like wine that has no vent;
    like new wineskins, it is 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 person
    or use flattery toward any man.
22 For I do not know how to flatter,
    else would my Maker soon put an end to me.

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15 “They are dismayed and have no more to say;
    words have failed them.(A)
16 Must I wait, now that they are silent,
    now that they stand there with no reply?
17 I too will have my say;
    I too will tell what I know.(B)
18 For I am full of words,
    and the spirit(C) within me compels me;(D)
19 inside I am like bottled-up wine,
    like new wineskins ready to burst.(E)
20 I must speak and find relief;
    I must open my lips and reply.(F)
21 I will show no partiality,(G)
    nor will I flatter anyone;(H)
22 for if I were skilled in flattery,
    my Maker(I) would soon take me away.(J)

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