Chapter 32

  So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.  

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  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.  

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  Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.  

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  Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken because they were older than he.  

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  When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.  

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  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 show you my opinion.  

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  I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.  

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  But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.  

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  Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.  

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  Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.  

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  Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.  

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  Yes, I attended to you, and behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:  

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  Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.  

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  Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.  

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  They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.  

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  When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;)  

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  I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.  

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  For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.  

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  Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.  

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  I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.  

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  Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.  

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  For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing, my Maker would soon take me away.  

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