| Chapter 32
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| 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. |
