Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.
But these three men ceased to answer Job, because he considered himself justified.
2 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;
And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God.
3 and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.
Moreover, he was indignant with his friends because they had not found a reasonable response, except in so far as they condemned Job.
4 But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
Therefore, Eliu waited while Job was talking, for these were his elders that were speaking.
5 Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.
But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.
6 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:
And so Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite responded by saying: I am younger in years, and you are more ancient; therefore, I kept my head low, for I was afraid to reveal to you my opinion.
7 I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
8 Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;
But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.
9 Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
10 Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom.
11 Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
For I have endured your words; I have paid attention to your deliberations, while you were being argumentative with words.
12 Yea, unto you, gave I diligent heed, —But lo! there was, for Job, nothing to convince, nor could you of you answer his speeches.
And as long as I supposed that you were saying something, I considered; but now I see that there is none of you that is able to argue with Job and to respond to his words.
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.
So that you will not say, “We have found wisdom,” God has thrown him down, not man.
14 Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.
He has said nothing to me, and I will not respond to him according to your words.
15 They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;
Then they were filled with dread, and so they no longer responded, and they withdrew from their speechmaking.
16 Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
Therefore, because I have waited and they have not been speaking, for they stood firm and did not respond at all,
17 I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
I also will answer in my turn, and I will reveal my knowledge.
18 For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.
For I am full of words, and the feeling in my gut inspires me.
19 Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
Yes, my stomach is like fermenting wine without a vent, which bursts the new containers.
20 I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
I should speak, but I will also breathe a little; I will open my lips, and I will answer.
21 Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,
I will not esteem the reputation of a man, and I will not equate God with man.
22 Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!
For I do not know how long I will continue, and whether, after a while, my Maker might take me away.
