Job 32:20

What does Job 32:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 32:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will speak and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

Context

v.19Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.

v.20This passage

v.21Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 20:2

    Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.

  • Job 13:19

    Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.

  • Job 13:13

    Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak; And let come on me what will.

  • Proverbs 8:6

    Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

  • Job 21:3

    Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.

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