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1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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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.
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3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
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5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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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.
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7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
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12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
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13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
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14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
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16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
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17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
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18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
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19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
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21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
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22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
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- 1 Then these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
- 2 But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram burned; against Job his anger burned because he justified himself before God.
- 3 And his anger burned against his three friends because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
- 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were years older than he.
- 5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men his anger burned.
- 6 So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said, “I am young in years and you are old; Therefore I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think.
- 7 “I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.
- 8 “But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
- 9 “The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice.
- 10 “So I say, 'Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.'
- 11 “Behold, I waited for your words, I listened to your reasonings, While you pondered what to say.
- 12 “I even paid close attention to you; Indeed, there was no one who refuted Job, Not one of you who answered his words.
- 13 “Do not say, 'We have found wisdom; God will rout him, not man.'
- 14 “For he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments.
- 15 “They are dismayed, they no longer answer; Words have failed them.
- 16 “Shall I wait, because they do not speak, Because they stop and no longer answer?
- 17 “I too will answer my share, I also will tell my opinion.
- 18 “For I am full of words; The spirit within me constrains me.
- 19 “Behold, my belly is like unvented wine, Like new wineskins it is about to burst.
- 20 “Let me speak that I may get relief; Let me open my lips and answer.
- 21 “Let me now be partial to no one, Nor flatter any man.
- 22 “For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.
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