Job 32

1 So these three men ceased to answer Job (Iyyov), because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram; against Job (Iyyov) was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God (Elohim).

3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job (Iyyov).

4 Now Elihu had waited till Job (Iyyov) had spoken, because they were elder than he.

5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: “I am young, and you are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

7 I said, ‘Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.’

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

9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

10 Therefore I said, ‘Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.’

11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst you searched out what to say.

12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job (Iyyov), or that answered his words:

13 Lest you should say, ‘We have found out wisdom’; God (El) thrusteth him down, not man.

14 Now he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

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

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

20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

21 Let me not, I pray, show partiality to any man, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my Maker would soon take me away.