Job 32:4-22

Job 32:4-22

[4] Now Elihu  had waited  till Job  had spoken,  because they were elder  [5] When Elihu  saw  that there was no answer  in the mouth  of these three  then his wrath  was kindled.  [6] And Elihu  the son  of Barachel  the Buzite  answered  and said,  I am young,  and ye are very old;  wherefore I was afraid,  and durst  not shew  you mine opinion.  [7] I said,  Days  should speak,  and multitude  of years  should teach  wisdom.  [8] But  there is a spirit  in man:  and the inspiration  of the Almighty  giveth them understanding.  [9] Great men  are not always wise:  neither do the aged  understand  judgment.  [10] Therefore I said,  Hearken  to me; I also will shew  mine opinion.  [11] Behold, I waited  for your words;  I gave ear  to your reasons,  whilst ye searched out  what to say.  [12] Yea, I attended  unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced  Job,  or that answered  his words:  [13] Lest ye should say,  We have found out  wisdom:  God  thrusteth him down,  not man.  [14] Now he hath not directed  his words  against me: neither will I answer  him with your speeches.  [15] They were amazed,  they answered  no more: they left off  speaking.  [16] When I had waited,  (for they spake  not, but stood still,  and answered  [17] I said, I will answer  also my part,  I also will shew  mine opinion.  [18] For I am full  of matter,  the spirit  within  me constraineth  [19] Behold, my belly  is as wine  which hath no vent;  it is ready to burst  like new  bottles.  [20] I will speak,  that I may be refreshed:  I will open  my lips  and answer.  [21] Let me not, I pray you, accept  any man's  person,  neither let me give flattering titles  unto man.  [22] For I know  not to give flattering titles;  in so doing my maker  would soon  take me away.