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