Job 32
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he [was] righteous in his own eyes.
And these three men cease from answering Job, for he [is] righteous in his own eyes,
2 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.
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 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.
and his anger has burned against his three friends, because that they have not found an answer, and condemn Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken because they [were] older than he.
And Elihu has waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.
5 When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled.
And Elihu sees that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burns.
6 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.
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 multitude of years should teach wisdom.
I said, Days speak, And a multitude of years teach wisdom.
8 But [there is] a spirit in man: 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 are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
Therefore I have said: Listen to me, I show my opinion—even I.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Behold, I have waited for your words, I give ear to your reasons, Until you search out sayings.
12 Yes, I attended to you, and behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words:
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 thrusteth him down, not man.
Lest you say, We have found wisdom, God thrusts him away, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
And he has not set words in array for me, And I do not answer him with your sayings.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
(They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed words from themselves.
16 When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, [and] answered no more; )
And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered anymore.)
17 [I said], I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
I answer, even I—my share, I show my opinion—even I.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
For I have been full of words, The spirit of my breast has distressed me,
19 Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Behold, my breast [is] as wine not opened, It is broken up like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
Please do not let me accept the face of any, Nor give flattering titles to man,
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing], my Maker would soon take me away.
For I have not known to give flattering titles, My Maker takes me away in a little.”
