Job 32

1 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

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

2 This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,

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.

3 and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

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 to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.

5 But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

6 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

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.

7 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

I said: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'

8 But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.

9 It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.

It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.

10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’

Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'

11 Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

12 I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.

13 So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’

Beware lest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man!'

14 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

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

15 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.

16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?

17 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.

18 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.

19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.

Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.

20 I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

21 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

22 For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.