Job - Chapter 32 | American Standard Version

  • 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 family 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 to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
  • 5. And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, 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 held back, and durst not show 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 breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
  • 9. It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
  • 10. Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
  • 11. Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
  • 12. Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.
  • 13. Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:
  • 14. For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
  • 15. They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.
  • 16. And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
  • 17. I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.
  • 18. For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.
  • 19. Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
  • 20. I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
  • 21. Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
  • 22. For I know not to give flattering titles; {cf15i Else} would my Maker soon take me away.
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