Chapter 32

1  And these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2  Then was kindled the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his anger kindled, because he justified himself rather than God; 3  and against his three friends was his anger kindled, because they found no answer, and yet condemned Job. 4  But Elihu had waited till Job had finished speaking, because they were older than he. 5  And Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger was kindled.

6  And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are aged; wherefore I was timid, and feared to shew you what I know. 7  I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom. 8  But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9  It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment. 10  Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know. 11  Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say. 12  Yea, I gave you mine attention, and behold, there was none of you that confuted Job, that answered his words; 13  That ye may not say, We have found out wisdom; •God will make him yield, not man. 14  Now he hath not directed his words against me; and I will not answer him with your speeches. …

15  They were amazed, they answered no more; words failed them. 16  And I waited, for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more; — 17  I will answer, I also in my turn, I also will shew what I know: 18  For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. 19  Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; like new flasks, it is ready to burst. 20  I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer. 21  Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person; neither will I give flattery to man. 22  For I know not how to flatter; my Maker would soon take me away.