Job 32

1 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,

3 and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

5 But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

6 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

7 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

8 But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

9 It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.

10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’

11 Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

12 I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.

13 So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’

14 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

15 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

17 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

18 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.

20 I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

21 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

22 For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

1 ¶ So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he [was] righteous in his own eyes.

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.

3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.

4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they [were] elder than he.

5 When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled.

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.

7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

8 But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

9 Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words:

13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

14 Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

15 ¶ They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, [and] answered no more;)

17 [I said], I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

19 Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

22 For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing] my maker would soon take me away.

1 Then the three men ceased answering Job, because he thought himself righteous.

2 And Elihu the son of Baracheel, of Bus, of the family of Ram, was wroth with Job, because he thought his soul more righteous than God.

3 And he was wroth with his three friends, because they found no answer, and yet condemned Job.

4 For Elihu had tarried until they had spoken unto Job, because they were older than he.

5 Therefore when he saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was wroth.

6 And Elihu the son of Baracheel, of Bus, answered and said: I am young, but ye are old: therefore have I been afraid and dreaded to shew mine art upon you.

7 I said, Let the years speak, and let the multitude of age shew wisdom.

8 But the spirit is in the people, and the breath of the Almighty makes them understand. 9: The great are not the wisest, and the old do not understand the law.

10 Therefore will I also speak; hearken unto me. I will also let my art be seen.

11 Behold, I have kept watch over your words; I have kept watch over your understanding, until ye have done right speaking,

12 And I have taken heed unto you: but, behold, there is none among you to reprove Job, or to answer his speech.

13 Ye may say, We have met with wisdom, that God hath cast him out, and none else.

14 This speech doth not do for me: I will not answer him thus after your speech.

15 Alas! they are despondent, they can no more answer, they can no more speak.

16 Because I have tarried, and they could not speak (for they stand still, and answer no more),

17 yet I will answer my part, and will prove my art;

18 For I am so full of words, that the breath of my belly is troubled.

19 Behold, my belly is like the must that is stopped up, which breaketh the new casks.

20 I must speak, that I may draw breath; I must open my lips, and answer.

21 I will not look upon any man's person, neither will I glory in any man.

22 For I know not where I would, if my Maker would take me over a little one.