约伯记 32
1 于是这三个人，因约伯自以为义就不再回答他。
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he [was] righteous in his own eyes.
2 那时有布西人兰族巴拉迦的儿子以利户向约伯发怒；因约伯自以为义，不以 神为义。
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 他又向约伯的三个朋友发怒；因为他们想不出回答的话来，仍以约伯为有罪。
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.
4 以利户要与约伯说话，就等候他们，因为他们比自己年老。
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they [were] elder than he.
5 以利户见这三个人口中无话回答，就怒气发作。
When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 布西人巴拉迦的儿子以利户回答说： 我年轻，你们老迈； 因此我退让，不敢向你们陈说我的意见。
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 我说，年老的当先说话； 寿高的当以智慧教训人。
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 但在人里面有灵； 全能者的气使人有聪明。
But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 尊贵的不都有智慧； 寿高的不都能明白公平。
Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 因此我说：你们要听我言； 我也要陈说我的意见。
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
11 你们查究所要说的话； 那时我等候你们的话， 侧耳听你们的辩论，
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 留心听你们； 谁知你们中间无一人折服约伯， 驳倒他的话。
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words:
13 你们切不可说：我们寻得智慧； 神能胜他，人却不能。
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14 约伯没有向我争辩； 我也不用你们的话回答他。
Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 他们惊奇不再回答， 一言不发。
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16 我岂因他们不说话， 站住不再回答，仍旧等候呢？
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, [and] answered no more; )
17 我也要回答我的一分话， 陈说我的意见。
[I said], I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18 因为我的言语满怀； 我里面的灵激动我。
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 我的胸怀如盛酒之囊没有出气之缝， 又如新皮袋快要破裂。
Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20 我要说话，使我舒畅； 我要开口回答。
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21 我必不看人的情面， 也不奉承人。
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22 我不晓得奉承； 若奉承，造我的主必快快除灭我。
For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing] my maker would soon take me away.
