15. Then they were filled with dread, and so they no longer responded, and they withdrew from their speechmaking.
16. Therefore, because I have waited and they have not been speaking, for they stood firm and did not respond at all,
17. I also will answer in my turn, and I will reveal my knowledge.
18. For I am full of words, and the feeling in my gut inspires me.
19. Yes, my stomach is like fermenting wine without a vent, which bursts the new containers.
20. I should speak, but I will also breathe a little; I will open my lips, and I will answer.
21. I will not esteem the reputation of a man, and I will not equate God with man.
22. For I do not know how long I will continue, and whether, after a while, my Maker might take me away.