So these three men ceased to answer Job, because hewasrighteous in his own eyes.
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.
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, andyethad condemned Job.
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because theywereelder than he.
When Elihu saw thatthere wasno answer in the mouth ofthesethree men, then his wrath was kindled.
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, Iamyoung, and yearevery old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Butthere isa spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are notalwayswise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold,there wasnone of you that convinced Job,orthat answered his words:
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Now he hath not directedhiswords against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still,andanswered no more;)
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
Behold, my bellyisas winewhichhath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
For I know not to give flattering titles;in so doingmy maker would soon take me away.