Bible, King James Version
Job
Job.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 kindred 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 till Job had spoken, because they
were elder than he.
[5] When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth
of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
[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 shew you mine opinion.
[7] I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years
should teach wisdom.
[8] But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of
the Almighty giveth them understanding.
[9] 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.
[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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