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15 They are troubled, no longer answer;
    words now escape them.
16 I waited, but they didn’t speak,
    for they stood but answered no more.
17 I will answer. Indeed, I will state[a] my piece;
    I too will declare my view,
18         for I’m full of words.
The spirit in my belly compels me.
19     Look, my belly is like unopened wine;
        like new wineskins it will burst.
20 I will speak and get relief;
    I will open my lips and respond.
21 I won’t be partial to anyone,
        won’t flatter a person;
22         for I don’t know flattery;
    otherwise my maker would quickly whisk me away.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 32:17 Heb lacks will state.

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