Job 32

1 So these three men ceased to answere Iob, because he esteemed himselfe iust.

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

2 Then the wrath of Elihu the sonne of Barachel the Buzite, of the familie of Ram, was kindled: his wrath, I say, was kindled against Iob, because he iustified himselfe more then 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 Also his anger was kindled against his three friends, because they could not finde an answere, and yet condemned Iob.

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 (Now Elihu had wayted til Iob had spoken: for they were more ancient in yeeres then he)

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

5 So when Elihu saw, that there was none answere in the mouth of the three men, his wrath was kindled.

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

6 Therefore Elihu the sonne of Barachel, the Buzite answered, and sayd, I am yong in yeres, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraide to shewe you mine 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 said, The dayes shall speake, and the multitude of yeeres shall teach wisedome.

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 Surely there is a spirite in man, but the inspiration of the Almightie giueth vnderstanding.

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

9 Great men are not alway wise, neither doe the aged alway vnderstand iudgement.

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, Heare me, and I will shew also mine opinion.

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

11 Behold, I did waite vpon your wordes, and hearkened vnto your knowledge, whiles you sought out reasons.

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

12 Yea, when I had considered you, lo, there was none of you that reproued Iob, nor answered his wordes:

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 ye should say, We haue found wisedome: for God hath cast him downe, and no man.

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

14 Yet hath he not directed his words to me, neyther will I answere him by your wordes.

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

15 Then they fearing, answered no more, but left off their talke.

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

16 When I had wayted (for they spake 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 Then answered I in my turne, and I shewed mine opinion.

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

18 For I am full of matter, and the spirite within me compelleth me.

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

19 Beholde, my belly is as the wine, which hath no vent, and like the new bottels that brast.

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

20 Therefore will I speake, that I may take breath: I will open my lippes, and will answere.

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 now accept the person of man, neyther will I giue titles to man.

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

22 For I may not giue titles, lest my Maker should take me away suddenly.

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