Job 32:20
18 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.
21 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
22 For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.
- KJV
- I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
- WEB
- I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.
- ASV
- I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
- DARBY
- I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
- BLB
- I will speak, and there is refreshment for me; I will open my lips and answer.
- ÅB
- Jeg vil tale, så jeg kan få luft; jeg vil åpne mine lepper og svare.
- OTB
- Jeg må tale for å finne lettelse;
jeg må åpne mine lepper og svare. - B1930
- Jeg vil tale, så jeg kan få luft; jeg vil åpne mine leber og svare.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Job 21:3
Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
Read in contextJob 20:2
“So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me.
Read in contextJob 13:19
Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
Read in contextProverbs 8:6–7
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
Read in contextJob 13:13
Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
Read in context