Job 32:1 (ASV)
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

Job 32:2 (ASV)
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.

Job 32:3 (ASV)
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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

Job 32:5 (ASV)
And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

Job 32:6 (ASV)
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.

Job 32:7 (ASV)
I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

Job 32:8 (ASV)
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job 32:17 (ASV)
I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.

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

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

Job 32:20 (ASV)
I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

Job 32:21 (ASV)
Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

Job 32:22 (ASV)
For I know not to give flattering titles; `Else' would my Maker soon take me away.
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