For I know not how to give flattery; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
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Ephrem The Syrian
AD 373
“I must speak so that I may find relief,” like a woman in labor, who, after bringing forth her offspring, is relieved from the pain of giving birth. And again, “my belly is in pain and does not open,” that is, I was in pain and could not find any respite, because I strongly desired to speak, but I abstained from it. Now I will break my voice and will make a revelation. - "Commentary on Job 32.20"
Away. I shall therefore speak with the utmost caution, (Haydock) as one who must shortly appear before the divine tribunal. (Menochius)
Hebrew, "For I know not how to call things by their sirnames, (Calmet) or titles of vanity; (Haydock) If I do, may my Creator soon (Calmet) take me away. "Septuagint, "I know not how to admire the face. If it be not so, the worms shall consume me. "(Haydock)
