Job 32:1
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Job 32:2
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.
Job 32:3
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
Job 32:5
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
Job 32:6
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and you are very old; why I was afraid, 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 inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Job 32:9
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Job 32:10
Therefore I said, Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.
Job 32:11
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst you searched out what to say.
Job 32:12
Yes, I attended to you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
Job 32:13
Lest you should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusts him down, not man.
Job 32:14
Now he has not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Job 32:15
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
Job 32:16
When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Job 32:17
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
Job 32:18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constrains me.
Job 32:19
Behold, my belly is as wine which has no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
Job 32:22
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.