Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to answer 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 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.
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 Against his three friends also was his wrath kindled, because they had not found an answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had delayed to reply to Job, because they were older than himself.
Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.
5 But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
6 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.
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 said, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
I said: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
8 But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.
But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
10 Therefore, I pray, listen to me: I also will declare my opinion.
Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'
11 Behold, I have waited for your words, I have listened to your arguments, Whilst ye searched out what to say;
Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I have attended to you; And behold, none of you hath refuted Job, Nor answered his words.
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.
13 Say not, then, “We have found out wisdom; God must conquer him, not man.”
Beware lest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man!'
14 He hath not directed his discourse against me, And with speeches like yours will I not answer him.
For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were confounded! they answered no more! They could say nothing!
They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.
16 I waited, but they spake not; They stood still; they answered no more!
And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?
17 Therefore will I answer, on my part; I also will show my opinion.
I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter; The spirit within me constraineth me.
For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, my bosom is as wine that hath no vent; Like bottles of new wine, which are bursting.
Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.
20 I will speak, that I may be relieved; I will open my lips and answer.
I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
21 I will not be partial to any man's person, 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 know not how to flatter; Soon would my Maker take me away.
For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.
