1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.32.1 to…: Heb. from answering
2So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.32.1 to…: Heb. from answering
3Then 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.32.2 himself: Heb. his soul
4Then 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.32.2 himself: Heb. his soul
5Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
6Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
7Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.32.4 waited…: Heb. expected Job in words32.4 elder: Heb. elder for days
8Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.32.4 waited…: Heb. expected Job in words32.4 elder: Heb. elder for days
9When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
10When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
11And 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.32.6 young: Heb. few of days32.6 durst…: Heb. feared
12And 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.32.6 young: Heb. few of days32.6 durst…: Heb. feared
13I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
14I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
15But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
16But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
17Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
18Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
19Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
20Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
21Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.32.11 reasons: Heb. understandings32.11 what…: Heb. words
22Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.32.11 reasons: Heb. understandings32.11 what…: Heb. words
23Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
24Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
25Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
26Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
27Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.32.14 directed: or, ordered
28Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.32.14 directed: or, ordered
29They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.32.15 left…: Heb. removed speeches from themselves
30They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.32.15 left…: Heb. removed speeches from themselves
31When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
32When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
33I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
34I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
35For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.32.18 matter: Heb. words32.18 spirit…: Heb. spirit of my belly
36For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.32.18 matter: Heb. words32.18 spirit…: Heb. spirit of my belly
37Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.32.19 hath…: Heb. is not opened
38Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.32.19 hath…: Heb. is not opened
39I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.32.20 be…: Heb. breathe
40I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.32.20 be…: Heb. breathe
41Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
42Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
43For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
44For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.