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[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.
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