Job 32
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1 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 kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath
kindled, because he justified himself 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 waited till Job 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 ye 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 ye searched out what 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 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 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.
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