[1] So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. [2] Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God. [3] Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. [4] Now because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job. [5] When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused. [6] So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: "I am young in years, and you are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And dared not declare my opinion to you. [7] I said, 'Age should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.' [8] But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. [9] Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand justice. [10] "Therefore I say, 'Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion.' [11] Indeed I waited for your words, I listened to your reasonings, while you searched out what to say. [12] I paid close attention to you; And surely not one of you convinced Job, Or answered his words- [13] Lest you say, 'We have found wisdom'; God will vanquish him, not man. [14] Now he has not directed his words against me; So I will not answer him with your words. [15] "They are dismayed and answer no more; Words escape them. [16] And I have waited, because they did not speak, Because they stood still and answered no more. [17] I also will answer my part, I too will declare my opinion. [18] For I am full of words; The spirit within me compels me. [19] Indeed my belly is like wine that has no vent; It is ready to burst like new wineskins. [20] I will speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer. [21] Let me not, I pray, show partiality to anyone; Nor let me flatter any man. [22] For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.
