Job 32

1 So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.

Then those three men stopped answering Job, because [they could not convince Job that he was wrong in claiming that] he had not done anything that was wrong.

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 Elihu, the son of Barachel, a descendant of Buz, from the clan of Ram, became very angry at Job. He was angry because Job continued to claim that he was righteous/innocent, and that God was wrong [to punish him].

3 and, against his three friends, was kindled his anger, —because that they found not a response, and condemned God.

He was also angry with Job’s three friends, because they had declared that Job must have done many things that were wrong, but they were unable to convince Job [that what they said was true]. As a result, [it seemed to Elihu that] God did what was wrong by punishing Job.

4 But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.

Elihu was younger than the others, so he waited [until they had finished speaking] before he replied to Job.

5 Howbeit, when Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouth of the three men, then was kindled his anger.

But when Elihu realized that the three men had no more to say [MTY] to Job, he became 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 this is what he said: “I am young, and you all are much older than I am. So, I was timid, and I was afraid to tell you what I was thinking.

7 I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.

I thought, ‘Let those [PRS] who are much older speak, because older people [should be able to] say things that are wise.’

8 Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;

But the Spirit of Almighty [God] is within people, and it is he who enables them to be wise.

9 Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.

It is not people becoming old that enables them to be wise; not [all] old people understand what is right.

10 Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.

“So, I say, ‘Listen to me, and allow me to say what I think.’

11 Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;

I waited for you all to speak; I wanted to hear the wise things that you would say. I waited while you thought carefully about what [would be the right things] 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.

I paid attention carefully, but surprisingly, none of you were able to prove that what Job said was wrong.

13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.

So, do not say [to yourselves], ‘We have discovered what is wise!’ It is God who must (refute Job/show that what Job said was wrong), because you three have not been able to do that.

14 Since he directed not to me discourse, therefore, with your speeches, will I not reply to him.

Job was replying to you, [not to me], but I will not reply to him by saying what you three said.

15 They were dismayed, they responded no more, they suffered speech to forsake them;

“You three are dismayed [because you have not been able to convince him that he was wrong], so you are not saying any more to him [DOU].

16 Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.

But because you do not speak, I certainly will not wait any longer [RHQ]; you merely stand there and do not reply any more.

17 I will respond, even I—on my part, I will shew my knowledge, even I!

So [now] I also will reply [to Job] and say what I think.

18 For I am full of discourse, The spirit in my bosom, presseth me on.

I have plenty to say, and my spirit compels me to say it.

19 Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst.

My inner being is like [SIM] a (wineskin/bag that has (new/fermenting) wine in it), and it will soon burst.

20 I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.

I must speak [MTY], in order that I do not have to keep holding what I want to say; I must say something [MTY] to reply [to you all].

21 Let me be partial to no man, and, unto no son of earth, give flattering titles,

I will speak [fairly], not favoring any of you, and I will not try to flatter anyone.

22 Surely I know not how to give flattering titles, How soon might my Maker take me away!

I [really] do not know how to flatter people; and if I did that, God would soon get rid of me.”