Job 20:2
King James Version (KJV)
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.
World English Bible (WEB)
"Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, even by reason of my haste that is in me.
Job 20:2 Cross References
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.