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| The Book of Job. The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
| XXXII |
| [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 1 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, 2 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 3 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 4 is ready to burst. |
| [20] | I will speak, that I may be 5 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. |
| Note 1. Heb. waited for Job with words. [back] |
| Note 2. Or, say. [back] |
| Note 3. Or, Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom; God thrusteth him down, not man: now he &c. [back] |
| Note 4. Or, which are ready. [back] |
| Note 5. Or, find relief. [back] |
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