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Verse 32

Job 32:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

American Standard Version (1901)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Bible in Basic English

Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

Free Bible Version

I have to speak before I burst; I will open my lips to answer him.

King James (Authorized) Version

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

Translation for Translators

I must speak [MTY], in order that I do not have to keep holding what I want to say; I must say something [MTY] to reply to you all.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will speak so that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Noah Webster Bible

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

World English Bible

I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

Young's Literal Translation

I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.

Context

Elihu Rebukes Job’s Friends

¹⁹Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin. ²⁰I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond. ²¹I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

Summary

Elihu in this verse expresses his desire to speak and be relieved, feeling constrained and bursting with words. He is eager to share his wisdom and insight with Job and his friends, believing that his youth should not hinder the value of his words. Elihu's humility and earnestness to contribute to the conversation demonstrate a sincere desire to offer guidance and understanding in the midst of Job's suffering and confusion.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I will open my lips and answer - In the preceding verse Elihu compares himself to a skin-bottle, in which the wine was in a state of fermentation, and the bottle ready to burst for want of vent. He carries on the metaphor in this verse: the bottle must be opened to save it from bursting; I will Open my mouth.

Job 32:20

Elihu Rebukes Job’s Friends

¹⁹Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin. ²⁰I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond. ²¹I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

American Standard Version (1901)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Bible in Basic English

Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

Free Bible Version

I have to speak before I burst; I will open my lips to answer him.

King James (Authorized) Version

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

Translation for Translators

I must speak [MTY], in order that I do not have to keep holding what I want to say; I must say something [MTY] to reply to you all.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will speak so that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Noah Webster Bible

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

World English Bible

I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

Young's Literal Translation

I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.