Job 32 — KJVCP

32Verse 1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.^{Verse 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.^{Verse 3}Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.^{Verse 4}Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.^{Verse 5}When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 7}I said, Days should speak,
And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
^{Verse 8}But there is a spirit in man:
And the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
^{Verse 9}Great men are not always wise:
Neither do the aged understand judgment.
^{Verse 10}Therefore I said, Hearken to me;
I also will shew mine opinion.^{Verse 11}Behold, I waited for your words;
I gave ear to your reasons,
Whilst you searched out what to say.
^{Verse 12}Yea, I attended unto you,
And behold, there was none of you that convinced Job,
Or that answered his words:
^{Verse 13}Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom:
God thrusteth him down, not man.
^{Verse 14}Now he hath not directed his words against me:
Neither will I answer him with your speeches.^{Verse 15}They were amazed, they answered no more:
They left off speaking.
^{Verse 16}When I had waited, (for they spake not,
But stood still, and answered no more:)
^{Verse 17}I said, I will answer also my part,
I also will shew mine opinion.^{Verse 18}For I am full of matter,
The spirit within me constraineth me.
^{Verse 19}Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent;
It is ready to burst like new bottles.
^{Verse 20}I will speak, that I may be refreshed:
I will open my lips and answer.
^{Verse 21}Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person,
Neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
^{Verse 22}For I know not to give flattering titles;
In so doing my Maker would soon take me away.