Job 32:22
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 32 connects to 6 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
For I know not to give flattering titles; Elsewould my Maker soon take me away.
For I have not known to give flattering titles, In a little doth my Maker take me away.
For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.
Cross References
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased …
The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: