Job 32

1.So these three men ceased to32-1 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 kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself32-2 rather than God.
3.Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4.Now Elihu had waited32-3 till Job had spoken, because they were elder32-4 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 young32-5, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst32-6 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 reasons32-7, whilst ye searched out what32-8 to say.
12.Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
13.Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14.Now he hath not directed32-9 his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15.They were amazed, they answered no more: they left32-10 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 matter32-11, the spirit32-12 within me constraineth me.
19.Behold, my belly is as wine which hath32-13 no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20.I will speak, that I may be32-14 refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21.Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, 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.

Notes

32-1.
to... Heb. from answering
32-2.
himself Heb. his soul
32-3.
waited... Heb. expected Job in words
32-4.
elder Heb. elder for days
32-5.
young Heb. few of days
32-6.
durst... Heb. feared
32-7.
reasons Heb. understandings
32-8.
what... Heb. words
32-9.
directed or, ordered
32-10.
left... Heb. removed speeches from themselves
32-11.
matter Heb. words
32-12.
spirit... Heb. spirit of my belly
32-13.
hath... Heb. is not opened
32-14.
be... Heb. breathe