| 1 | So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job. |
| 4 | Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they {were} elder than he. |
| 5 | When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, 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 no more;) |
| 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 me. |
| 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. |