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 respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their 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 anger of Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite of the family of Ram, —against Job, was kindled his anger, because he justified his own soul 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.

and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.

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

But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.

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

Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.

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.

So then Elihu, son of Barachel, the Buzite, responded and said: —Young, am I, whereas, ye, are aged, For this cause, I faltered, and feared—to shew my knowledge unto you:

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 make known wisdom.

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

Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them 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, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.

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

Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.

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

Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search 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, unto you, gave I diligent heed, —But lo! there was, for Job, nothing to convince, nor could you of you answer his speeches.

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

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.

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

Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.

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

They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;

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

Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.

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

I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!

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

For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.

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

Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.

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 freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.

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

Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,

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.

Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!