< Job 32 >

1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Omiserunt autem tres viri isti respondere Iob, eo quod iustus sibi videretur.
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.
Et iratus, indignatusque est Eliu filius Barachel Buzites, de cognatione Ram: iratus est autem adversum Iob, eo quod iustum se esse diceret coram Deo.
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Porro adversum amicos eius indignatus est, eo quod non invenissent responsionem rationabilem, sed tantummodo condemnassent Iob.
4 Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.
Igitur Eliu expectavit Iob loquentem: eo quod seniores essent qui loquebantur.
5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
Cum autem vidisset quod tres respondere non potuissent, iratus est vehementer.
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.
Respondensque Eliu filius Barachel Buzites, dixit: Iunior sum tempore, vos autem antiquiores, idcirco demisso capite, veritus sum vobis indicare meam sententiam.
7 I said: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
Sperabam enim quod ætas prolixior loqueretur, et annorum multitudo doceret sapientiam.
8 But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
Sed, ut video, spiritus est in hominibus, et inspiratio Omnipotentis dat intelligentiam.
9 It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
Non sunt longævi sapientes, nec senes intelligunt iudicium.
10 Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'
Ideo dicam: Audite me, ostendam vobis etiam ego meam sapientiam.
11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Expectavi enim sermones vestros, audivi prudentiam vestram, donec disceptaremini sermonibus:
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.
Et donec putabam vos aliquid dicere, considerabam: sed, ut video, non est qui possit arguere Iob, et respondere ex vobis sermonibus eius.
13 Beware lest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man!'
Ne forte dicatis: Invenimus sapientiam: Deus proiecit eum, non homo.
14 For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Nihil locutus est mihi, et ego non secundum sermones vestros respondebo illi.
15 They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.
Extimuerunt, nec responderunt ultra, abstuleruntque a se eloquia.
16 And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?
Quoniam igitur expectavi, et non sunt locuti: steterunt, nec ultra responderunt:
17 I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.
Respondebo et ego partem meam, et ostendam scientiam meam.
18 For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.
Plenus sum enim sermonibus, et coarctat me spiritus uteri mei.
19 Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.
En venter meus quasi mustum absque spiraculo, quod lagunculas novas disrumpit.
20 I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
Loquar, et respirabo paululum: aperiam labia mea, et respondebo.
21 Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
Non accipiam personam viri, et Deum homini non æquabo.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.
Nescio enim quamdiu subsistam, et si post modicum tollat me Factor meus.

< Job 32 >