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Job 32

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Berean Standard Bible

32:1

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

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32:2

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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32:3

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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32:4

Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.

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32:5

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

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32:6

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 declare you mine opinion.

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32:7

I said: ‘Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.’

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32:8

But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.

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32:9

It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that discern judgment.

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32:10

Therefore I say: ‘Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.’

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32:11

Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

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32:12

Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

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32:13

Beware lest ye say: ‘We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man! ’

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32:14

For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

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32:15

They are amazed, they answer no more; Words are departed from them.

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32:16

And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

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32:17

I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.

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32:18

For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

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32:19

Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.

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32:20

I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

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32:21

Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

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32:22

For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away

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