For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.
Three things here apologize for Elihu's interposing as he does in this controversy which had already been canvassed by such acute and learned disputants: - 1. That the stage was clear, and he did not break in upon any of the managers on either side: They were amazed (Job 32:15); they stood still, and answered no more, Job 32:16.
Commenting on Job 32:15-22
For I know not to give flattering titles,.... He had not been brought up in such a manner, nor taught to use them; he had not been inured to them, nor did he know or approve of them; nor could he in conscience give them; in so doing, my Maker would soon take me away; it being such a piece of wickedness, so abominable to...
take me away--as a punishment (Psa 102:24). Next: Job Chapter 33