KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why my thoughts are pushing me to respond, and I'm eager to speak up quickly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is saying that his thoughts are compelling him to give a quick response because he feels strongly about what he's heard.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient patriarchal times, Job is engaged in a series of dialogues with his friends who are trying to explain his suffering. Zophar, one of these friends, speaks in Chapter 20 because he feels compelled by his inner thoughts to respond quickly to Job's words. This reflects the cultural norm of friends offering counsel during personal crises, though their advice often misses God's full perspective.
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