032:001 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous
in his own eyes.
032:002 Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite,
of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath
was kindled because he justified himself rather than God.
032:003 Also his wrath was kindled against his three friends,
because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
032:004 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were
elder than he.
032:005 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these
three men, his wrath was kindled.
032:006 Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, "I am young,
and you are very old; Therefore I held back, and didn't dare
show you my opinion.
032:007 I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years
should teach wisdom.'
032:008 But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty
gives them understanding.
032:009 It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged
who understand justice.
032:010 Therefore I said, 'Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.'
032:011 "Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning,
while you searched out what to say.
032:012 Yes, I gave you my full attention, but there was no one who
convinced Job, or who answered his words, among you.
032:013 Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom, God may refute
him, not man;'
032:014 for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I
answer him with your speeches.
032:015 "They are amazed. They answer no more. They don't have
a word to say.
032:016 Shall I wait, because they don't speak, because they stand still,
and answer no more?
032:017 I also will answer my part, and I also will show my opinion.
032:018 For I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me.
032:019 Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent; like new
wineskins it is ready to burst.
032:020 I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my
lips and answer.
032:021 Please don't let me respect any man's person, neither will I
give flattering titles to any man.
032:022 For I don't know how to give flattering titles; or else my Maker
would soon take me away.
033:001 "However, Job, Please hear my speech, and listen to all my words.
033:002 See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken
in my mouth.
033:003 My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart.
That which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
033:004 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty
gives me life.
033:005 If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me,
and stand forth.
033:006 Behold, I am toward God even as you are. I am also formed
out of the clay.
033:007 Behold, my terror shall not make you afraid, neither shall
my pressure be heavy on you.
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