ASV(i)
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;
[Else] would my Maker soon take me away.
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;
[Else] would my Maker soon take me away.