Job 32:1
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Job 32:2
This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
Job 32:3
and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
Job 32:5
But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
Job 32:6
So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.
Job 32:7
I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Job 32:9
It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
Job 32:10
Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’
Job 32:11
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
Job 32:12
I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.
Job 32:13
So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’
Job 32:14
But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.
Job 32:15
Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.
Job 32:16
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?
Job 32:17
I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.
Job 32:18
For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
Job 32:19
Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
Job 32:20
I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.
Job 32:21
I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
Job 32:22
For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.