Job 32

VIN(i) 1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry with Job because he justified himself rather than God. 3 His anger was also kindled against his three friends because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. 5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry. 6 Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: "I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. 7 I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.' 8 But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding. 9 "It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right. 10 Wherefore I said, Hear me, and I will tell you what I know. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasons while you searched out words; 12 "I gave you my attention, but there was in fact no one that disproved Job, no one among you that answered his words. 13 So do not say, 'We have found wisdom; let God refute him, not a man.' 14 And he has not directed his words against me; and I will not answer him with your words. 15 They are broken; they answer no more; words have left them. 16 And I waited, (for they will not speak, for they stood, they answered no more:) 17 "I also will give my answer. I also will declare my opinion. 18 for I am full of words. The spirit within me compels me. 19 Lo! my bosom, is like wine not opened, Like new wine-skins, it will burst. 20 "I must speak so that I may find relief. I must open my lips and answer. 21 "I will not show partiality to any person or use flattery toward anyone. 22 For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.