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32:1  2 Elihu reproveth them of folly. 8 Age maketh not a man wise, but the spirit of God. So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he esteemed himself just.
32:2  Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled: his wrath, I say, was kindled against Job, because he justified himself more than God.
32:3  Also his anger was kindled against his three friends, because they could not find an answer, and yet condemned Job.
32:4  (Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken: for they were more ancient in years than he.)
32:5  So when Elihu saw, that there was none answer in the mouth of the three men, his wrath was kindled.
32:6  Therefore Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite answered and said, I am young in years, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraid to show you mine opinion.
32:7  For I said, The days shall speak, and the multitude of years shall teach wisdom.
32:8  Surely there is a spirit in man, but the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
32:9  Great men are not always wise, neither do the aged always understand judgment.
32:10  Therefore I say, Hear me and I will show also mine opinion.
32:11  Behold, I did wait upon your words, and hearkened unto your knowledge, while you sought out reasons.
32:12  Yea, when I had considered you, lo, there was none of you that reproved Job, nor answered his words:
32:13  Lest ye should say, We have found wisdom: for God hath cast him down, and no man.
32:14  Yet hath he not directed his words to me, neither will I answer him by your words.
32:15  Then they fearing, answered no more, but left off their talk.
32:16  When I had waited (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more)
32:17  Then answered I in my turn, and I showed mine opinion.
32:18  For I am full of matter, and the spirit within me compelleth me.
32:19  Behold, my belly is as the wine, which hath no vent, and like the new bottles that burst.
32:20  Therefore will I speak, that I may take breath: I will open my lips, and will answer.
32:21  I will not now accept the person of man, neither will I give titles to man.
32:22  For I may not give titles, lest my Maker should take me away suddenly.