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15 “They were amazed, they answered no more; they left off speaking.

16 When I had waited (for they spoke 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 matters; the spirit within me constraineth me.

19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new wineskins.’

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 give flattering titles unto man.

22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my Maker would soon take me away.

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