So these
three men ceased to answer Job, because he was
righteous in his own eyes.
02 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.
03 Also against his three friends was his wrath
kindled, because they had found no answer, and
yet had condemned Job.
04 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken,
because they were elder than he.
05 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the
mouth of these three men, then his wrath was
kindled.
06 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 shew
you mine opinion.
07 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of
years should teach wisdom.
08 But there is a spirit in man: and the
inspiration of the Almighty giveth them
understanding.
09 Great men are not always wise: neither do the
aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will
shew mine opinion.
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11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to
your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I attended unto 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 thrusteth him down, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed his words against me:
neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they
left off speaking.
16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but
stood still, and answered no more;)
17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also
will shew mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me
constraineth me.
19 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 be refreshed: I will
open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's
person, neither let me give flattering titles
unto man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in
so doing my maker would soon take me away.
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