Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.
So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.
2 And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation: now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before 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 friends because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job.
and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.
4 So Eliu waited while Job was speaking, because they were his elders that were speaking.
But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.
Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.
6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.
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 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;
9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
10 Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.
Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
11 For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.
Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
12 And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer 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 Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.
14 He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.
Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.
15 They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.
They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;
16 Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, and answered no more:
Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
17 I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.
I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
18 For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.
For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.
19 Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.
Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
20 I will speak and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.
I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
21 I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.
Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,
22 For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.
Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!
