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32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes.
32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes.
32:2 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.
32:2 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.
32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.
32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.
32:4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken because they {were} older than he.
32:4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they {were} elder than he.
32:5 When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.
32:5 When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.
32:6 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 show you my opinion.
32:6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I {am} young, and ye {are} very old; therefore I was afraid, and dared not show you my opinion.
32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:8 But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:8 But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:9 Great men are not {always} wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:9 Great men are not {always} wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
32:11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
32:11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, while ye searched out what to say.
32:12 Yes, I attended to you, and behold, {there was} none of you that convinced Job, {or} that answered his words:
32:12 Yea, I attended to you, and, behold, {there was} none of you that convinced Job, {or} that answered his words:
32:13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
32:13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
32:14 Now he hath not directed {his} words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:14 Now he hath not directed {his} words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
32:15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they stopped speaking.
32:16 When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, {and} answered no more;)
32:16 When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, {and} answered no more;)
32:17 {I said}, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
32:17 {I said}, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
32:18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:19 Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
32:19 Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
32:21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; {in so doing}, my Maker would soon take me away.
32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; {in so doing} my maker would soon take me away.
32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes.
32:2 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.
32:2 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.
32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.
32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.
32:4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken because they {were} older than he.
32:4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they {were} elder than he.
32:5 When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.
32:5 When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.
32:6 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 show you my opinion.
32:6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I {am} young, and ye {are} very old; therefore I was afraid, and dared not show you my opinion.
32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:8 But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:8 But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:9 Great men are not {always} wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:9 Great men are not {always} wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
32:11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
32:11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, while ye searched out what to say.
32:12 Yes, I attended to you, and behold, {there was} none of you that convinced Job, {or} that answered his words:
32:12 Yea, I attended to you, and, behold, {there was} none of you that convinced Job, {or} that answered his words:
32:13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
32:13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
32:14 Now he hath not directed {his} words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:14 Now he hath not directed {his} words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
32:15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they stopped speaking.
32:16 When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, {and} answered no more;)
32:16 When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, {and} answered no more;)
32:17 {I said}, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
32:17 {I said}, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion.
32:18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:19 Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
32:19 Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
32:21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man.
32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; {in so doing}, my Maker would soon take me away.
32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; {in so doing} my maker would soon take me away.