| Chapter 32 |
1 | So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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2 | 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.
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3 | Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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4 | Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
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5 | And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
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6 | 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.
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7 | I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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8 | But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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9 | It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
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10 | Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
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11 | Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
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12 | Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.
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13 | Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:
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14 | For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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15 | They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.
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16 | And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
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17 | I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.
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18 | For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.
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19 | Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
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20 | I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
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21 | Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
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22 | For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away.
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