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The Book of Job, Chapter 32, Verse 16

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They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, [and] answered no more;)
American Standard Version
And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
New English Translation
And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,
World English Bible
Shall I wait, because they don't speak, because they stand still, and answer 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.
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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.
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For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing] my maker would soon take me away.
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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.
3
My words [shall be of] the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
4
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.