Job 33:32

32 If you have anything to say, answer me; speak up, for I want to vindicate you.

Job 33:32 in Other Translations

32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

32 If you have any words, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify you.

32 But if you have anything to say, go ahead. Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.

32 But if you think of anything I should know, tell me. There's nothing I'd like better than to see your name cleared.

32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

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

32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak up. I want to help you be cleared of all charges.

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 them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.

31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me; speak up, for I want to vindicate you.

33 But if not, then listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Cross References

• 1. ver 5
• 2. S Job 6:29; Job 35:2