Job 32:17

17 I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know.

Job 32:17 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
English Standard Version (ESV)
17 I also will answer with my share; I also will declare my opinion.
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 No, I will say my piece. I will speak my mind.
The Message Bible (MSG)
17 I'm ready to speak my piece. That's right! It's my turn - and it's about time!
American Standard Version (ASV)
17 I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
17 "I'll give my answer. I'll tell you what I know.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
17 I too will answer; yes, I will tell what I know.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
17 I too have something to say. I too will tell what I know.

Job 32:17 Meaning and Commentary

Job 32:17

[I said], I will answer also my part
Or take his turn in giving an answer to Job; what they had given being quite insufficient and unsuitable:

I also will show mine opinion;
knowledge, or sentiment; this for a while he was fearful of doing, but, upon a thorough and serious consideration of things, he determined upon it, and now repeats it, to assure he would do it; the reasons of which follow.

Job 32:17 In-Context

15 “They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them.
16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply?
17 I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know.
18 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me;
19 inside I am like bottled-up wine, like new wineskins ready to burst.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Job 5:27; Job 33:3; Job 36:4
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