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.