Job 32:13-22

13So don’t say, ‘We’ve found wisdom. Let God, not humans, defeat him.’

14Job did not choose his words to refute me, so I won’t answer him with your speeches.

15“Job’s friends have been overwhelmed and don’t have any more answers. They don’t have another word to say.

16Should I wait because they don’t speak, because they stand there and don’t have any more answers?

17“I’ll give my answer. I’ll tell you what I know.

18I’m full of words. The Spirit within me forces me ⌞to speak⌟.

19My belly is like ⌞a bottle of⌟ wine that has not been opened, like new wineskins that are ready to burst.

20I must speak to get relief. I must open my mouth and answer.

21I won’t be partial toward anyone or flatter anyone.

22I don’t know how to flatter. If I did, my maker would soon carry me away.