THE BOOK OF JOB
Job Chapter 32
1 ¶ So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2 Then Elihu the son of Barachel a descendant of Buz, of the family of Ram: became angry with Job, because he had justified himself rather than God.
3 He also became angry with his three friends, because they found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because the others were older than he.
5 But when Elihu saw that the three men had no answer, then he became angry.
6 ¶ So Elihu the son of Barachel a descendant of Buz said, I am young, and you are old; therefore I was afraid, and did not dare to tell you my opinion.
7 I said, Age should speak, and a multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise: nor do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I say, Listen to me; I will also give my opinion.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasons, while you tried to find the right words to say.
12 Yes, I paid attention to what you said, and, behold, none of you convicted Job, or refuted his arguments:
13 Beware lest you say, We have found wisdom: God thrusts Job down, not man.
14 Now Job has not directed his words against me: nor will I answer him the way you did.
15 ¶ Job’s friends were amazed, and did not try to answer Job. They had stopped speaking.
16 Should I wait, (because they do not speak, but stand there, and have nothing more to say;)
17 No, I will give my answer, I will also declare my opinion.
18 For I am full of words, the spirit within me constrains me.
19 Behold, my heart is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins it is ready to burst.
20 I must speak, so that I can get relief: I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, be partial to anyone, nor will I flatter any man.
22 For I do not know how to flatter; if I did so my maker would soon take me away.