Job 32:13–20
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Lest ye should say, We haue found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Now he hath not ‖directed his words against me: neither will I answere him with your speeches.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, ordered his words.
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
They were amased, they answered no more, †they left off speaking.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. they remoued speeches from themselues.
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more.)
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
I sayd, I will answere also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
For I am full of †matter, the †spirit within me constraineth me.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. words
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. the spirit of my belly.
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Behold, my belly is as wine, which †hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is not opened.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
I will speake, †that I may be refreshed: I will open my lippes, and answere.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. that I may breath.
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From verse 13
- Jeremiah 9:23Rank 1 from verse 13
23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
23¶ *Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
- 1 Corinthians 1:27–29Rank 2 from verse 13
27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his presence.
27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise: and God hath chosen the weake things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty:
28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are,
29That no flesh should glory in his presence.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Rank 3 from verse 13
- Isaiah 5:21Rank 4 from verse 13
- 1 Corinthians 1:19–21Rank 5 from verse 13
19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
19For it is written, I will destroy the wisedome of the wise, and wil bring to nothing the *vnderstanding of the prudent.
20*Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisedome of this world?
21*For after that, in the wisedom of God, the world by wisedome knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishnesse of preaching, to saue them that beleeue.
- Ezekiel 28:3Rank 6 from verse 13
- Genesis 14:23Rank 7 from verse 13
23That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
23That I wil not take from a threed euen to a shoe latchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I haue made Abram rich:
- Isaiah 48:5Rank 8 from verse 13
5I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.
5I haue euen from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to passe I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idole hath done them, and my grauen image, and my molten image hath commanded them.
- Isaiah 48:7Rank 9 from verse 13
21And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
21And said, *Naked came I out of my mothers wombe, and naked shall I returne thither: the LORD gaue, and the LORD hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the LORD.
- Job 15:8–10Rank 12 from verse 13
8Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
9What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in us?
10With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.
8*Hast thou heard the secret of God? and doest thou restraine wisedome to thy selfe?
9What knowest thou that we know not? what vnderstandest thou, which is not in vs?
10With vs are both the gray headed, and very aged men, much elder then thy father.
10But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
10But he said vnto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh; what? shall wee receiue good at the hand of God, and shall wee not receiue euill? In all this did not Iob sinne with his lippes.
- John 19:11Rank 18 from verse 13
11Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
11Iesus answered, Thou couldest haue no power at all against me, except it were giuen thee from aboue: therfore he that deliuered me vnto thee, hath the greater sinne.
- Judges 7:2Rank 19 from verse 13
2And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
2And the LORD said vnto Gideon, The people that are with thee, are too many for me to giue the Midianites into their handes, lest Israel vaunt themselues against mee, saying, Mine owne hand hath saued me.
- Zechariah 12:7Rank 20 from verse 13
7The Lord also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.
7The LORD also shall saue the tents of Iudah first, that the glory of the house of Dauid, and the glory of the inhabitants of Ierusalem do not magnifie themselues against Iudah.
From verse 15
- Job 6:24–25Rank 2 from verse 15
24Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
25How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?
24Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause mee to vnderstand wherein I haue erred.
25How forcible are right wordes? but what doeth your arguing reproue?
- Matthew 22:22Rank 3 from verse 15
- Matthew 22:26Rank 4 from verse 15
- Matthew 22:34Rank 5 from verse 15
- Matthew 22:46Rank 6 from verse 15
- Matthew 7:23Rank 7 from verse 15
From verse 16
- James 1:19Rank 2 from verse 16
- Proverbs 17:28Rank 4 from verse 16
From verse 17
- Job 35:3–4Rank 3 from verse 17
3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?
4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.
3For thou saydst, what aduantage will it bee vnto thee, and, what profite shall I haue, ‖if I bee cleansed from my sinne?
4†I will answere thee, and thy companions with thee.
From verse 18
- Psalms 39:3Rank 1 from verse 18
- Ezekiel 3:14–27Rank 3 from verse 18
14So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.
15¶ Then I came to them of the captivity at Tel-abib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.
16And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
18When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
19Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
20Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
21Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.
22¶ And the hand of the Lord was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee.
23Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the Lord stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face.
24Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house.
25But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them:
26And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
27But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.
14††So the spirit lifted me vp, and tooke me away, and I went in bitternesse, in the heate of my spirit, but the hand of the LORD was strong vpon mee.
15¶ Then I came to them of the captiuity at Tel-abib, that dwelt by the riuer of Chebar, and I sate where they sate, and remained there astonished among them seuen daies.
16And it came to passe at the end of seuen dayes, that the word of the LORD came vnto me, saying;
17*Sonne of man, I haue made thee a watchman vnto the house of Israel: therefore heare the word at my mouth, & giue them warning from me.
18When I say vnto the wicked; Thou shalt surely die, and thou giuest him not warning, nor speakest to warne the wicked from his wicked way to saue his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquitie: but his blood will I require at thine hand.
19Yet if thou warne the wicked, and he turne not from his wickednesse, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast deliuered thy soule.
20*†Againe, when a righteous man doth turne from his righteousnesse and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling blocke before him, he shall die: because thou hast not giuen him warning, he shall die in his sinne, and his righteousnesse which he hath done shal not be remembred: but his blood will I require at thine hand.
21Neuerthelesse if thou warne the righteous man, that the righteous sinne not, and he doth not sinne; he shall surely liue, because he is warned: also thou hast deliuered thy soule.
22¶ And the hand of the LORD was there vpon me, and he said vnto me; Arise, goe forth into the plaine, and I will there talke with thee.
23†Then I arose and went forth into the plaine, and behold, the glory of the LORD stood there as the glory which I saw by the riuer of Chebar, and I fell on my face.
24Then the spirit entred into me, and set me vpon my feet, and spake with me, and said vnto me, Goe shut thy selfe within thine house.
25But thou, O sonne of man, behold, they shall put bands vpon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not goe out among them.
26†And I will make thy tongue cleaue to the roofe of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumme and shalt not be to them a reprouer: for they are a rebellious house.
27But when I speake with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say vnto them; Thus saith the LORD God, He that heareth, let him heare, and he that forbeareth, let him forbeare: for they are a rebellious house.
- Jeremiah 20:9Rank 4 from verse 18
9Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
9**Then I said; I will not make mention of him, nor speake any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart, as a burning fire shut vp in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
- 2 Corinthians 5:13–14Rank 5 from verse 18
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
13For whether wee bee besides our selues, it is to God: or whether we bee sober, it is for your cause.
14For the loue of Christ constreineth vs, because wee thus iudge: that if one died for all, then were all dead:
From verse 19
- Matthew 9:17Rank 1 from verse 19
17Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
17Neither doe men put new wine into old bottels: else the bottels breake, and the wine runneth out, and the bottels perish: but they put new wine into new bottels, and both are preserued.
From verse 20
- Proverbs 8:6–7Rank 5 from verse 20
6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
6Heare, for I will speake of excellent things: and the opening of my lippes shalbe right things.
7†For my mouth shall speake truth, and wickednesse is an abomination to my lippes.
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Job 32:13
For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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The one true God.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Job 32:14
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of direct. Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: To instruct or teach.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
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Spoken statements, sayings, addresses, discourses, arguments, or connected expressions of thought.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 32:15
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
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Job 32:16
Past-tense or past-participial form of wait. Sense 1: Remained in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: Attended or served.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Continuing without interruption, or remaining as before. Sense 2: Quiet, silent, or without motion. Sense 3: Even yet or nevertheless. Sense 4: To make quiet or cause to cease.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 32:17
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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Sense 1: To cause to see; to display, present, point out, or make visible. Sense 2: To reveal, disclose, declare, explain, teach, direct, or make known. Sense 3: To demonstrate, prove, manifest, or make evident. Sense 4: To exercise or perform kindness, mercy, favour, piety, or another stated disposition toward someone. Sense 5: An outward appearance, display, or presentation to view.
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A judgment, view, or conclusion held or expressed by the mind.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 32:18
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. A subject, affair, or cause. 2. Material substance.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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COMBINED MEANING
constraineth
Compels, presses, or powerfully moves.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 32:19
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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An opening or outlet by which something escapes.
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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.
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To break, rend, or open suddenly by force or pressure.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.
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Containers for liquids.
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DEFINED WORDS
Job 32:20
Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of refresh, meaning to renew strength, relieve fatigue, revive, cheer, or enliven.
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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
12Yea, I attended vnto you: and beholde, there was none of you that conuinced Iob, or that answered his words:
13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
13Lest ye should say, We haue found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Selected passage14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
14Now he hath not ‖directed his words against me: neither will I answere him with your speeches.
Selected passage15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
15They were amased, they answered no more, †they left off speaking.
Selected passage16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more.)
Selected passage17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
17I sayd, I will answere also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Selected passage18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
18For I am full of †matter, the †spirit within me constraineth me.
Selected passage19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
19Behold, my belly is as wine, which †hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Selected passage20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
20I will speake, †that I may be refreshed: I will open my lippes, and answere.
Selected passage21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
21Let me not, I pray you, accept any mans person: neither let me giue flattering titles vnto man.