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32:1  So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was [rigidly] righteous (upright and in right standing with God) in his own eyes. [But there was a fifth man there also.]
32:2  Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became indignant. His indignation was kindled against Job because he justified himself rather than God [even made himself out to be better than God].
32:3  Also against [Job’s] three friends was [Elihu’s] anger kindled, because they had found no answer [were unable to show his real error], and yet they had declared him to be in the wrong [and responsible for his own afflictions].
32:4  Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
32:5  But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry.
32:6  Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said, I am young, and you are aged; for that reason I was timid and restrained and dared not declare my opinion to you.
32:7  I said, Age should speak, and a multitude of years should teach wisdom [so let it be heard].
32:8  But there is [a vital force] a spirit [of intelligence] in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives men understanding.
32:9  It is not the great [necessarily] who are wise, nor [always] the aged who understand justice.
32:10  So I say, Listen to me; I also will give you my opinion [about Job’s situation] and my knowledge.
32:11  You see, I waited for your words, I listened to your wise reasons, while you searched out what to say.
32:12  Yes, I paid attention to what you said, and behold, not one of you convinced Job or made [satisfactory] replies to his words [you could not refute him].
32:13  Beware lest you say, We have found wisdom; God thrusts [Job] down [justly], not man [God alone is dealing with him].
32:14  Now [Job] has not directed his words against me [therefore I have no cause for irritation], neither will I answer him with speeches like yours. [I speak for truth, not for revenge.]
32:15  [Job’s friends] are amazed and embarrassed, they answer no more; they have not a thing to say [reports Elihu].
32:16  And shall I wait, because they say nothing but stand still and answer no more?
32:17  I also will answer my [God-assigned] part; I also will declare my opinion and my knowledge.
32:18  For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.
32:19  My breast is as wine that has no vent; like new wineskins, it is ready to burst.
32:20  I must speak, that I may get relief and be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
32:21  I will not [I warn you] be influenced by respect for any man’s person and show partiality, neither will I flatter any man.
32:22  For I know not how to flatter, [wasting my time in mere formalities, for then] my Maker would soon take me away.