Job 32:16
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 32 connects to 4 cross-references. Elihu the Buzite appears suddenly, angry at Job for self-justification and at the three friends for failing to answer Job adequately. Deferring initially because of his youth, he finally cannot restrain himself and declares that spirit and breath from the …
Other Translations
And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)
And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?
Cross References
O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a …
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: