Job 32:14-22
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 32
14But he has not presented his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments. 15'They are dismayed, they no longer answer; Words have failed them. 16Should I wait, because they are not speaking, Because they have stopped and no longer answer? 17I too will give my share of answers; I also will tell my opinion. 18For I am full of words; The spirit within me compels me. 19Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; Like new wineskins, it is about to burst. 20Let me speak so that I may get relief; Let me open my lips and answer. 21Let me be partial to no one, Nor flatter any man. 22For I do not know how to flatter, Otherwise my Maker would quickly take me away.King James Version
Chapter 32
14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 32
14But Job has not directed his argument to me, and I will not respond to him with your arguments. 15Job's friends are dismayed and can no longer answer; words have left them. 16Should I continue to wait now that they are silent, now that they stand there and no longer answer? 17I too will answer; yes, I will tell what I know. 18For I am full of words, and my spirit compels me to speak. 19My heart is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like new wineskins. 20I must speak so that I can find relief; I must open my lips and respond. 21I will be partial to no one, and I will not give anyone an undeserved title. 22For I do not know how to give such titles; otherwise, my Maker would remove me in an instant.New Living Translation
Chapter 32
14If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with your kind of logic! 15You sit there baffled, with nothing more to say. 16Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent? 17No, I will say my piece. I will speak my mind. 18For I am full of pent-up words, and the spirit within me urges me on. 19I am like a cask of wine without a vent, like a new wineskin ready to burst! 20I must speak to find relief, so let me give my answers. 21I won’t play favorites or try to flatter anyone. 22For if I tried flattery, my Creator would soon destroy me.English Standard Version
Chapter 32
14He 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. 16And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more? 17I also will answer with my share; I also will declare my opinion. 18For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me. 19Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst. 20I must speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer. 21I will not show partiality to any man or use flattery toward any person. 22For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.New International Version
Chapter 32
14But Job has not marshaled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 15They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them. 16Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply? 17I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know. 18For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me; 19inside I am like bottled-up wine, like new wineskins ready to burst. 20I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and reply. 21I will show no partiality, nor will I flatter anyone; 22for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.New King James Version