Job 32:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?”

What this verse means

A short, plain-language explanation of Job 32:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.

Compare translations
BSBPD

“Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
Open the full comparison
Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 32:16 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
  2. Proverbs 17:28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
  3. Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
  4. James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

Keep exploring