Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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 family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he accounted himself righteous rather than God.
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Against his three friends also was his wrath kindled, because they had not found an answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.
Now Elihu had delayed to reply to Job, because they were older than himself.
5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, 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 held back, and durst not declare you mine opinion.
Then spake Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, and said: I am young, and ye are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And durst not make known to you my opinion.
7 I said: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
I said, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
8 But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.
9 It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
10 Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'
Therefore, I pray, listen to me: I also will declare my opinion.
11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Behold, I have waited for your words, I have listened to your arguments, Whilst ye searched out what to say;
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.
Yea, I have attended to you; And behold, none of you hath refuted Job, Nor answered his words.
13 Beware lest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man!'
Say not, then, “We have found out wisdom; God must conquer him, not man.”
14 For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
He hath not directed his discourse against me, And with speeches like yours will I not answer him.
15 They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.
They were confounded! they answered no more! They could say nothing!
16 And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?
I waited, but they spake not; They stood still; they answered no more!
17 I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.
Therefore will I answer, on my part; I also will show my opinion.
18 For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.
For I am full of matter; The spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.
Behold, my bosom is as wine that hath no vent; Like bottles of new wine, which are bursting.
20 I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
I will speak, that I may be relieved; I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
I will not be partial to any man's person, Nor will I flatter any man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.
For I know not how to flatter; Soon would my Maker take me away.
