Job
32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his
own eyes.
32:2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of
the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he
justified himself rather than God.
32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had
found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
32:4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than
he.
32:5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men,
then his wrath was kindled.
32:6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young,
and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine
opinion.
32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth
them understanding.
32:9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
32:11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye
searched out what to say.
32:12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that
convinced Job, or that answered his words:
32:13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down,
not man.
32:14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him
with your speeches.
32:15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
32:16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no
more;)
32:17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
32:18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst
like new bottles.
32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give
flattering titles unto man.
32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would
soon take me away.
