Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.
And these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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;
Then was kindled the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his anger kindled, because he justified himself rather than God;
3 and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.
and against his three friends was his anger kindled, because they found no answer, and [yet] condemned Job.
4 But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
But Elihu had waited till Job had finished speaking, because they were older than he.
5 Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.
And Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger was kindled.
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 Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are aged; wherefore I was timid, and feared to shew you what I know.
7 I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.
8 Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;
But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know.
11 Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say.
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.
Yea, I gave you mine attention, and behold, there was none of you that confuted Job, that answered his words;
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.
That ye may not say, We have found out wisdom; God will make him yield, not man.
14 Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.
Now he hath not directed [his] words against me; and I will not answer him with your speeches. ...
15 They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;
They were amazed, they answered no more; words failed them.
16 Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
And I waited, for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more; —
17 I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
I will answer, I also in my turn, I also will shew what I know:
18 For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; like new flasks, it is ready to burst.
20 I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person; neither will I give flattery to man.
22 Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!
For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.
