Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to respond to Job, because, he, was righteous in their eyes.
So 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 wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath 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.
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.
4 But, Elihu, had waited for Job with words, because the others were older than he.
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken 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.
When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath 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] very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you my opinion.
7 I said, Days, should speak, —and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should 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 in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
11 Lo! I waited for your words, I kept giving ear for your reasons, until ye should search out what to say;
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst 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.
Yes, I attended to you, and behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words:
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom. GOD, must put him to flight, not man.
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, 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: neither will I 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: they left off speaking.
16 Though I waited, yet could they not speak, Surely they came to a stand, they responded no more.
When I had 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 said], I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
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; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may freely breathe, I will open my lips and respond.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: 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 let me 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 know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing], my Maker would soon take me away.
