What does Job 32:11 mean?

Job 32:11 highlights themes such as listening, debate, wisdom when read in context.

How should I apply Job 32:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

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Proverbs 18:13
This verse warns against answering before listening, which Elihu exemplifies.
James 1:19
James encourages being quick to listen, echoing Elihu's patience.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
This verse speaks about a time to be silent, reflecting Elihu's waiting to speak.