• Job 32:1

    So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

  • Job 32:2

    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 himselfa rather than God.

  • Job 32:3

    Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

  • Job 32:4

    Now Elihu had waitedb till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

  • Job 32:5

    When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

  • Job 32:6

    And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young,c and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

  • Job 32:7

    I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

  • Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

  • Job 32:9

    Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

  • Job 32:10

    Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

  • Job 32:11

    Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons,d whilst ye searched out what to say.

  • Job 32:12

    Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

  • Job 32:13

    Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

  • Job 32:14

    Now he hath not directede his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • Job 32:15

    They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

  • Job 32:16

    When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

  • Job 32:17

    I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

  • Job 32:18

    For I am full of matter,f the spirit within me constraineth me.

  • Job 32:19

    Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

  • Job 32:20

    I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

  • Job 32:21

    Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

  • Job 32:22

    For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

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