Geneva1599 - Job - 32

32:1  So these three men ceased to answere Iob, because he esteemed himselfe iust.

32:2  Then the wrath of Elihu the sonne of Barachel the Buzite, of the familie of Ram, was kindled: his wrath, I say, was kindled against Iob, because he iustified himselfe more then God.

32:3  Also his anger was kindled against his three friends, because they could not finde an answere, and yet condemned Iob.

32:4  (Now Elihu had wayted til Iob had spoken: for they were more ancient in yeeres then he)

32:5  So when Elihu saw, that there was none answere in the mouth of the three men, his wrath was kindled.

32:6  Therefore Elihu the sonne of Barachel, the Buzite answered, and sayd, I am yong in yeres, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraide to shewe you mine opinion.

32:7  For I said, The dayes shall speake, and the multitude of yeeres shall teach wisedome.

32:8  Surely there is a spirite in man, but the inspiration of the Almightie giueth vnderstanding.

32:9  Great men are not alway wise, neither doe the aged alway vnderstand iudgement.

32:10  Therefore I say, Heare me, and I will shew also mine opinion.

32:11  Behold, I did waite vpon your wordes, and hearkened vnto your knowledge, whiles you sought out reasons.

32:12  Yea, when I had considered you, lo, there was none of you that reproued Iob, nor answered his wordes:

32:13  Lest ye should say, We haue found wisedome: for God hath cast him downe, and no man.

32:14  Yet hath he not directed his words to me, neyther will I answere him by your wordes.

32:15  Then they fearing, answered no more, but left off their talke.

32:16  When I had wayted (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more)

32:17  Then answered I in my turne, and I shewed mine opinion.

32:18  For I am full of matter, and the spirite within me compelleth me.

32:19  Beholde, my belly is as the wine, which hath no vent, and like the new bottels that brast.

32:20  Therefore will I speake, that I may take breath: I will open my lippes, and will answere.

32:21  I will not now accept the person of man, neyther will I giue titles to man.

32:22  For I may not giue titles, lest my Maker should take me away suddenly.