ASV - Job - 32

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 family 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.

32:4  Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

32:5  And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, 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 held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.

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 breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

32:9  It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

32:10  Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.

32:11  Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

32:12  Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

32:13  Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

32:14  For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

32:15  They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.

32:16  And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

32:17  I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.

32:18  For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

32:19  Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.

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, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

32:22  For I know not to give flattering titles; Elsewould my Maker soon take me away.