Job 32:1
So these three men ceased to answer Job because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Job 32:2
Then the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled. His anger was kindled against Job because he justified himself rather than God.
Job 32:3
His anger was also kindled against his three friends because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he.
Job 32:5
And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his anger was kindled.
Job 32:6
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old. Therefore I held back, and dared not show you my 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 breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Job 32:9
It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
Job 32:10
Therefore I said, Hearken to me, I also will show my opinion.
Job 32:11
Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, while ye searched out what to say.
Job 32:12
Yea, I attended to you. And, behold, there was none who convinced Job, or who answered his words among you.
Job 32:13
Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom. God may vanquish him, not man.
Job 32:14
For he has not directed his words against me. Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Job 32:15
They are amazed, they answer no more. They have not a word to say.
Job 32:16
And shall I wait because they do not speak, because they stand still, and answer no more?
Job 32:17
I also will answer my part. I also will show my opinion,
Job 32:18
for I am full of words. The spirit within me compels me.
Job 32:19
Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent. Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
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, respect any man's person. Neither will I give flattering titles to any man.
Job 32:22
For I know not to give flattering titles, else my maker would soon take me away.