Job 32:18

For I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me.

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WEBBE

For I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me.

BSB

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

KJV

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

ASV

For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

BBE

For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 15–22

If we are sure that the Spirit of God suggested what we are about to say, still we ought to refrain, till it comes to our turn to speak. God is the God of order, not of confusion. It is great refreshment to a good man, to speak for the glory of the Lord, and to edify others. And the more we consider the majesty of God, as our Maker, and the more we dread his wrath and justice, the less shall we sinfully fear or flatter men. Could we set the wrath Lord always before us, in his mercies and his terrors, we should not be moved from doing our duty in whatever we are called to do.

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