Job 32 — GNB
32Verse 1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.Verse 2Then 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 accounted himself righteous rather than God.Verse 3Against his three friends also was his wrath kindled, because they had not found an answer, and yet had condemned Job.Verse 4Now Elihu had delayed to reply to Job, because they were older than himself.Verse 5But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.Verse 6Then spake Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, and said: I am young, and ye are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And durst not make known to you my opinion.Verse 7I said, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”Verse 8But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.Verse 9Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.Verse 10Therefore, I pray, listen to me: I also will declare my opinion.Verse 11Behold, I have waited for your words, I have listened to your arguments, Whilst ye searched out what to say;Verse 12Yea, I have attended to you; And behold, none of you hath refuted Job, Nor answered his words.Verse 13Say not, then, “We have found out wisdom; God must conquer him, not man.”Verse 14He hath not directed his discourse against me, And with speeches like yours will I not answer him.Verse 15They were confounded! they answered no more! They could say nothing!Verse 16I waited, but they spake not; They stood still; they answered no more!Verse 17Therefore will I answer, on my part; I also will show my opinion.Verse 18For I am full of matter; The spirit within me constraineth me.Verse 19Behold, my bosom is as wine that hath no vent; Like bottles of new wine, which are bursting.Verse 20I will speak, that I may be relieved; I will open my lips and answer.Verse 21I will not be partial to any man's person, Nor will I flatter any man.Verse 22For I know not how to flatter; Soon would my Maker take me away.