So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he [was] righteous in his own eyes (32:1)

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 (32:2)

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job (32:3)

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they [were] elder than he (32:4)

When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled (32:5)

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 show you mine opinion (32:6)

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom (32:7)

But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding (32:8)

Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment (32:9)

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion (32:10)

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say (32:11)

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words: (32:12)

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man (32:13)

Now he hath not directed [his] words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches (32:14)

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking (32:15)

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, [and] answered no more;) (32:16)

[I said], I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion (32:17)

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me (32:18)

Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles (32:19)

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer (32:20)

Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man (32:21)

For I know not to give flattering titles; [in so doing] my maker would soon take me away (32:22)

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