Job 32

1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes. {to...: Heb. from answering} 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. {himself: Heb. his soul} 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. {waited...: Heb. expected Job in words} {elder: Heb. elder for days} 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. {young: Heb. few of days} {durst...: Heb. feared} 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. {reasons: Heb. understandings} {what...: Heb. words} 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. {directed: or, ordered} 15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. {left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves} 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. {matter: Heb. words} {spirit...: Heb. spirit of my belly} 19 Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. {hath...: Heb. is not opened} 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. {be...: Heb. breathe} 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.