Job 32:13-22

13And don’t tell me, ‘He is too wise for us. Only God can convince him.’

14If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with your kind of logic!

15You sit there baffled, with nothing more to say.

16Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent?

17No, I will say my piece. I will speak my mind.

18For I am full of pent-up words, and the spirit within me urges me on.

19I am like a cask of wine without a vent, like a new wineskin ready to burst!

20I must speak to find relief, so let me give my answers.

21I won’t play favorites or try to flatter anyone.

22For if I tried flattery, my Creator would soon destroy me.