Job:32

---

Seeker Overlay ON

* Verse 1-5 - Job 's friends were silenced , but not convinced . Others had been present . Elihu was justly displeased with Job , as more anxious to clear his own character than the justice and goodness of God . Elihu was displeased with Job 's friends because they had not been candid to Job . Seldom is a quarrel begun , more seldom is a quarrel carried on , in which there are not faults on both sides . Those that seek for truth , must not reject what is true and good on either side , nor approve or defend what is wrong . * Verse 6-14 - Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit , and corrects both parties . He allowed that those who had the longest experience should speak first . But God gives wisdom as he pleases ; this encouraged him to state his opinion . By attention to the word of God , and dependence upon the Holy Spirit , young men may become wiser than the aged ; but this wisdom will render them swift to hear , slow to speak , and disposed to give others a patient hearing . * Verse 15-22 - If we are sure that the Spirit of God suggested what we are about to say , still we ought to refrain , till 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 shall we sinfully fear or flatter men . Could we set the wrath Lord always before us , in his mercies and his terrors , we should not be moved from doing our duty in whatever we are called to do . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

---