Matthew Henry Commentary Job 32:15-22

"They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say. And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more? I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion. For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me. Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst. I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer. Let me not, I pray you, respect any man`s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man. For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away." — Job 32:15-22 (ASV)

If we are sure that the Spirit of God suggested what we are about to say, still we ought to refrain, until it comes to our turn to speak. God is the God of order, not of confusion. It is great refreshment to a good man, to speak for the glory of the Lord, and to edify others.

And the more we consider the majesty of God, as our Maker, and the more we dread His wrath and justice, the less we will sinfully fear or flatter men. Could we set the Lord always before us, in His mercies and His terrors, we would not be moved from doing our duty in whatever we are called to do.