Job 32:20

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

American King James Version (AKJV)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

Webster's Revision

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

World English Bible

I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

English Revised Version (ERV)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Clarke's Job 32:20 Bible Commentary

I will open my lips and answer - In the preceding verse Elihu compares himself to a skin-bottle, in which the wine was in a state of fermentation, and the bottle ready to burst for want of vent. He carries on the metaphor in this verse: the bottle must be opened to save it from bursting; I will Open my mouth.

Barnes's Job 32:20 Bible Commentary

I will speak, that I may be refreshed - Margin, "breathe." The meaning is, that he would then have room to breathe again; he would feel relieved.