Job 33:32

32 If you have a response, answer me. Speak, because I'd be happy if you were right.

Job 33:32 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:32

If thou hast anything to say, answer me
Any thing to object to what he had delivered, or any answer to return to what he had charged him with:

speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Elihu was a fair antagonist, and gave free liberty, time and space, to make whatsoever reply he thought fit, and which he should patiently and attentively hear: his view was not victory, but that truth might come out, and take place and prevail, having nothing more at heart than Job's good; and could wish it would appear that he was in all respects a just man, and even in that in which he thought he was not just; but could he fairly acquit himself it would be a pleasure to him.

Job 33:32 In-Context

30 to turn their souls away from the pit and to enlighten them with the light of life.

31 "Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! Keep quiet, and let me speak.

32 If you have a response, answer me. Speak, because I'd be happy if you were right.

33 If not, you listen to me. Keep quiet, and I'll teach you wisdom."