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 burn doth the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job hath his anger burned, 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 against his three friends hath his anger burned, 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 hath 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 seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.
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 answereth and saith: — Young I [am] in days, and ye [are] age Therefore I have feared, And am afraid of shewing you my opinion.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
I said: Days do speak, And 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 Doth cause 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: Hearken to me, I do shew my opinion — even I.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye 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 unto you I attend, And lo, 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 ye say, We have found wisdom, God doth thrust him away, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
And he hath not set in array words for me, And with your sayings I do not answer him.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
(They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed from themselves words.
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 any more.)
17 [I said], I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
I answer, even I — my share, I shew my opinion — even I.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
For I have been full of words, Distressed me hath the spirit of my breast,
19 Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Lo, my breast [is] as wine not opened, Like new bottles it is broken up.
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.
Let me not, I pray you, accept the face of any, Nor unto man give flattering titles,
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, In a little doth my Maker take me away.
