“Because although he was not aged, he nevertheless was confident that he was inspired by God. Therefore, he dared to speak, and so he says, "Therefore, I will speak." In his speech, he first induces them to listen on the authority of God, by whose inspiration he was speaking, and so he says, "Listen to me," so that the…”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Job
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10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
— Job 32:10 —
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: