32 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.