Job 32

1 And these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.

2 Then was kindled the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his anger kindled, because he justified himself rather than God;

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry, burning with wrath against Job, because he seemed to himself more right than God;

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

And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.

4 But Elihu had waited till Job had finished speaking, because they were older than he.

Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;

5 And Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger was kindled.

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.

6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are aged; wherefore I was timid, and feared to shew you what I know.

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.

7 I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.

I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

8 But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

9 It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.

It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

10 Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know.

So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.

11 Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say.

I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

12 Yea, I gave you mine attention, and behold, there was none of you that confuted Job, that answered his words;

I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

13 That ye may not say, We have found out wisdom; God will make him yield, not man.

Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

14 Now he hath not directed [his] words against me; and I will not answer him with your speeches. ...

I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.

15 They were amazed, they answered no more; words failed them.

Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.

16 And I waited, for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more; —

And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

17 I will answer, I also in my turn, I also will shew what I know:

I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:

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

For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:

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

My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.

20 I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person; neither will I give flattery to man.

Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.

22 For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.

For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.