The Book of Job 32

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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 kindred 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 till Job had spoken because they were elder than he ⚑

5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men then 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 was afraid and durst not shew 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 inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding ⚑

9 Great men are not always wise neither do the aged understand judgment ⚑

10 Therefore I said Hearken to me I also will shew mine opinion ⚑

11 Behold I waited for your words I gave ear to your reasons whilst ye searched out what to say ⚑

12 Yea I attended unto you and behold there was none of you that convinced Job or that answered his words ⚑

13 Lest ye should say We have found out wisdom God thrusteth him down not man ⚑

14 Now he hath not directed his words against me neither will I answer him with your speeches ⚑

15 They were amazed they answered no more they left off speaking ⚑

16 When I had waited for they spake not but stood still and answered no more ⚑

17 I said I will answer also my part I also will shew mine opinion ⚑

18 For I am full of matter the spirit within me constraineth me ⚑

19 Behold my belly is as wine which hath no vent it is ready to burst like new bottles ⚑

20 I will speak that I may be refreshed I will open my lips and answer ⚑

21 Let me not I pray you accept any man’s person neither let me give flattering titles unto man ⚑

22 For I know not to give flattering titles in so doing my maker would soon take me away ⚑

King James Version (1769) with Apocrypha · Crosswire Bible Society / eBible.org (standard text of 1769) · Public Domain

Cross-references: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · public domain