So these three men
ceased
to answer
Job
, because he was righteous
in his own eyes
.
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
.
Also against his three friends
was his wrath
kindled
, because they had found
no answer
, and yet had condemned
Job
.
Now Elihu had waited
till Job
had spoken
, because they were elder
than he.
When Elihu saw
that there was no answer
in the mouth
of these three
men
, then his wrath
was kindled
.
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
.
I said, Days
should speak
, and multitude
of years
should teach
wisdom
.
But there is a spirit
in man
: and the inspiration
of the Almighty
giveth them understanding
.
Great men are not always wise
: neither do the aged
understand
judgment
.
Therefore I said, Hearken
to me; I also will shew
mine opinion
.
Behold, I waited for your words
; I gave ear
to your reasons
, whilst ye searched out
what to say
.
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced
Job
, or that answered
his words
:
Lest ye should say, We have found out
wisdom
: God
thrusteth him down
, not man
.
Now he hath not directed his words
against me: neither will I answer
him with your speeches
.
They were amazed, they answered
no more: they left off
speaking
.
When I had waited, (for they spake
not, but stood still
, and answered
no more;)
I said , I will answer also my part
, I also will shew
mine opinion
.
For I am full of matter
, the spirit
within
me constraineth
me.
Behold, my belly is as wine
which hath no vent
; it is ready to burst
like new
bottles
.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed
: I will open
my lips
and answer
.
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's
person
, neither let me give flattering titles
unto man
.
For I know not to give flattering titles
; in so doing my maker
would soon
take me away
.