ASV_Strong : Job 32
1. So these three[H7969] men[H582] ceased[H7673] to answer[H6030] Job[H347], because he was righteous[H6662] in his own eyes[H5869].
2. Then was kindled[H2734] the wrath[H639] of Elihu[H453] the son[H1121] of Barachel[H1292] the Buzite[H940], of the family[H4940] of Ram[H7410]: against Job[H347] was his wrath[H639] kindled[H2734], because he justified[H6663] himself[H5315] rather than God[H430].
3. Also against his three[H7969] friends[H7453] was his wrath[H639] kindled[H2734], because they had found[H4672] no answer[H4617], and yet had condemned[H7561] Job[H347].
4. Now Elihu[H453] had waited[H2442] to speak[H1697] unto Job[H347], because they were elder than he[H2205].
5. And when Elihu[H453] saw[H7200] that there was no answer[H4617] in the mouth[H6310] of these three[H7969] men[H582], his wrath[H639] was kindled[H2734].
6. And Elihu[H453] the son[H1121] of Barachel[H1292] the Buzite[H940] answered[H6030] and said[H559], I am young[H6810], and ye are very old[H3453]; Wherefore I held back[H2119], and durst[H3372] not show[H2331] you mine opinion[H1843].
7. I said[H559], Days[H3117] should speak[H1696], And multitude[H7230] of years[H8141] should teach[H3045] wisdom[H2451].
8. But[H403] there is a spirit[H7307] in man[H582], And the breath[H5397] of the Almighty[H7706] giveth them understanding[H995].
9. It is not the great[H7227] that are wise[H2449], Nor the aged[H2205] that understand[H995] justice[H4941].
10. Therefore I said[H559], Hearken[H8085] to me[H2331]; I also will show mine opinion[H1843].
11. Behold[H3176], I waited for your words[H1697], I listened[H238] for your reasonings[H8394], Whilst ye searched out[H2713] what to say[H4405].
12. Yea[H995], I attended unto you[H3198], And, behold, there was none that convinced Job[H347], Or that answered[H6030] his words[H561], among you.
13. Beware lest ye say[H559], We have found[H4672] wisdom[H2451]; God[H410] may vanquish[H5086] him[H376], not man:
14. For he hath not directed[H6186] his words[H4405] against me[H7725]; Neither will I answer him with your speeches[H561].
15. They are amazed[H2865], they answer[H6030] no more[H6275]: They have not a word to say[H4405].
16. And shall I wait[H3176], because they speak[H1696] not[H5975], Because they stand still, and answer no more[H6030]?
17. I also will answer[H6030] my part[H2506], I also will show[H2331] mine opinion[H1843].
18. For I am full[H4390] of words[H4405]; The spirit[H7307] within[H990] me constraineth me[H6693].
19. Behold[H990], my breast is as wine[H3196] which hath no vent[H6605]; Like new[H2319] wine-skins[H178] it is ready to burst[H1234].
20. I will speak[H1696], that I may be refreshed[H7304]; I will open[H6605] my lips[H8193] and answer[H6030].
21. Let me not[H5375], I pray you, respect any man[H376]'s person[H6440]; Neither will I give flattering titles[H3655] unto any man[H120].
22. For I know[H3045] not to give flattering titles[H3655]; Else would my Maker[H6213] soon[H4592] take me away[H5375].
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