Job 32

1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.

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

2 And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation: now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before 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 he was angry with his friends because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had 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 So Eliu waited while Job was speaking, because they were his elders that were speaking.

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

5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.

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

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

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 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would 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, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

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

9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients 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 will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

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

11 For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.

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

12 And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer 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 Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.

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

14 He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.

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

15 They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.

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

16 Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, 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 also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.

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

18 For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.

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

19 Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.

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 and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.

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

21 I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.

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

22 For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may 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.