What does Job 32:15 mean?

Job 32:15 highlights themes such as silence, debate, wisdom when read in context.

How should I apply Job 32:15 today?

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

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

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

14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

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Proverbs 17:28
This verse highlights the wisdom in being silent, paralleling the amazement of Job's friends.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
Both verses discuss the appropriateness of silence in certain situations.
Proverbs 21:23
This verse advises guarding one's mouth, reflecting the silence of Job's friends.