Job 32:21
“Please don’t let me respect any man’s person, neither will I give flattering titles to any man.”
What does Job 32:21 mean?
Elihu is making a pledge to speak truthfully, without letting fear or desire to please others silence him. He's saying he won't soften his words just because someone is important or powerful, and he won't use fancy, hollow praise to win favor. This matters in his situation because he's about to challenge even Job, who is older and more respected, because he believes what he has to say is true and worth hearing. It's a reminder that real respect sometimes means being honest even when it's uncomfortable, rather than defaulting to flattery or silence.