Jó 32

¹ So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. ² Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. ³ Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. ⁴ Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he. ⁵ And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled. ⁶ I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion. And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, ⁷ I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom. ⁸ But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding. ⁹ It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice. ¹⁰ Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. ¹¹ Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say. ¹² Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you. ¹³ __a__FOOTNOTE__a__ Job 32:13 Or, Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom; God thrusteth him down, not man: Now he etc. __b__FOOTNOTE__b__ Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man: ¹⁴ For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches. ¹⁵ They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say. ¹⁶ And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more? ¹⁷ I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion. ¹⁸ For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me. ¹⁹ Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst. ²⁰ I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer. ²¹ Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man. ²² For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.