Job 32

1 So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.

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

2 And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry, burning with wrath against Job, because he seemed to himself more right 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 accounted himself righteous rather than God.

3 And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.

Against his three friends also was his wrath kindled, because they had not found an answer, and yet had condemned Job.

4 Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;

Now Elihu had delayed to reply to Job, because they were older than himself.

5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.

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

6 And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.

Then spake Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, and said: I am young, and ye are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And durst not make known to you my opinion.

7 I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

I said, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”

8 But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.

9 It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.

10 So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.

Therefore, I pray, listen to me: I also will declare my opinion.

11 I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

Behold, I have waited for your words, I have listened to your arguments, Whilst ye searched out what to say;

12 I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

Yea, I have attended to you; And behold, none of you hath refuted Job, Nor answered his words.

13 Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

Say not, then, “We have found out wisdom; God must conquer him, not man.”

14 I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.

He hath not directed his discourse against me, And with speeches like yours will I not answer him.

15 Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.

They were confounded! they answered no more! They could say nothing!

16 And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

I waited, but they spake not; They stood still; they answered no more!

17 I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:

Therefore will I answer, on my part; I also will show my opinion.

18 For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:

For I am full of matter; The spirit within me constraineth me.

19 My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.

Behold, my bosom is as wine that hath no vent; Like bottles of new wine, which are bursting.

20 Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

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

21 Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.

I will not be partial to any man's person, Nor will I flatter any man.

22 For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.

For I know not how to flatter; Soon would my Maker take me away.