Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.
And these three men cease from answering Job, for he [is] 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;
and the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite burns, of the family of Ram; his anger has burned against Job, because of his justifying himself more than God;
3 and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.
and his anger has burned against his three friends, because that they have not found an answer, and condemn Job.
4 But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
And Elihu has waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.
5 Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.
And Elihu sees that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burns.
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 son of Barachel the Buzite answers and says: “I [am] young in days, and you [are] aged; Therefore I have feared, And am afraid of showing you my opinion.
7 I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
I said, Days speak, And a multitude of years teach wisdom.
8 Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;
Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Causes them to understand.
9 Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
Therefore I have said: Listen to me, I show my opinion—even I.
11 Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
Behold, I have waited for your words, I give ear to your reasons, Until you search out sayings.
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 to you I attend, And behold, there is no reasoner for Job, [Or] answerer of his sayings among you.
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.
Lest you say, We have found wisdom, God thrusts him away, not man.
14 Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.
And he has not set words in array for me, And I do not answer him with your sayings.
15 They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;
(They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed words from themselves.
16 Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered anymore.)
17 I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!
I answer, even I—my share, I show my opinion—even I.
18 For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.
For I have been full of words, The spirit of my breast has distressed me,
19 Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.
Behold, my breast [is] as wine not opened, It is broken up like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.
21 Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,
Please do not let me accept the face of any, Nor give flattering titles to man,
22 Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!
For I have not known to give flattering titles, My Maker takes me away in a little.”
