Job 32:13-1964 bbe — Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man. I will not put forward words like the…

Job 32:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man. I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him. Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words. And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers? I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge: For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer: My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst. Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth. Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living. For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.”

Job 32:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 32, verses 13–1964.

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 32:13-1964.

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Job 32:13-1964 reads (BBE): “Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man. I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him. Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words. And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers? I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge: For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer: My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst. Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth. Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living. For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.