1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2Then 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.
3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said,
7I said, Days should speak,
8But there is a spirit in man:
9Great men are not always wise:
10Therefore I said, Hearken to me;
11Behold, I waited for your words;
12Yea, I attended unto you,
13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom:
14Now he hath not directed his words against me:
15They were amazed, they answered no more:
16When I had waited, (for they spake not,
17I said, I will answer also my part,
18For I am full of matter,
19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent;
20I will speak, that I may be refreshed:
21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person,
22For I know not to give flattering titles;