CLV(i)
1 So these three men ceased from answering Job, for he was righteous in his own eyes.
2 Yet the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, from the family of Ram, grew hot. His anger burned hot against Job because he justified his own soul rather than Elohim.
3 And his anger burned hot against his three associates because they had not found an answer, and so they condemned Elohim.
4 As for Elihu, he had tarried while they spoke to Job, for they were older than he in days.
5 When Elihu saw that there was no further answer in the mouths of the three men, his anger grew even hotter.
6 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said:I am junior to you in days, and you are hoary headed; Therefore I shrank back and was fearful From disclosing my knowledge to you.
7 I said to myself, Let days speak, And many years make wisdom known.
8 But surely it is the spirit in a mortal, And the breath of Him Who Suffices that gives them understanding.
9 Seniors may not be wise Or elders understand judgment.
10 Wherefore I say, Do hear me; I shall disclose my knowledge, I also.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I listened for your understanding While you were sounding out declarations.
12 I gave consideration to you, Yet behold, there was no correcting of Job Or answer to his arguments from you.
13 Beware lest you say, We have found wisdom; El Himself is our Mentor, not man.
14 Hence I shall not array such declarations as these. But not with your arguments shall I reply to him.
15 They are dismayed; they do not answer further; They shift declarations away from them.
16 I have waited, but since they are not speaking, Since they stand and do not answer further,
17 I shall answer, I also, with my portion; I shall disclose my knowledge, I also.
18 For I am full of declarations; The spirit of my belly constrains me.
19 Behold, my belly is like wine that is not opened, Like new wineskins, it is ready to split.
20 Let me speak so that it can ventilate me; I must open my lips and answer.
21 Indeed I certainly shall not show partiality to any man, Nor shall I flatter a human.
22 For I do not know how I could flatter, Else my Maker would carry me off in little time.