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The Book of Job, Chapter 32, Verse 14

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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
King James Version
Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
American Standard Version
For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
New English Translation
Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.
World English Bible
for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, [and] answered no more;)
17
[I said], I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19
Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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.
1
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.