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Job 32:16

Job 32:16 is verse 16 of Job chapter 32, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

Shall I wait, because they don’t speak, because they stand still, and answer no more?

Job 32:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

15 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

17 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

18 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Job 13:5
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,