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32:1  These three men stopped answering Job because he thought he was righteous.
32:2  Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite from the clan of Ram was angry, angry with Job because he considered himself more righteous than God.
32:3  He was also angry with his three friends because they hadn’t found an answer but nevertheless thought Job wicked.
32:4  Elihu had waited while Job spoke, for they were older than he.
32:5  When Elihu saw that there had been no response in the speeches of the three men, he became very angry.
32:6  Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said: I’m young and you’re old, so I held back, afraid to express my opinion to you.
32:7  I thought, Let days speak; let multiple years make wisdom known.
32:8  But the spirit in a person, the Almighty’s breath, gives understanding.
32:9  The advanced in days aren’t wise; the old don’t understand what’s right.
32:10  Therefore, I say: “Listen to me; I’ll state my view, even I.”
32:11  Look, I waited while you spoke, listened while you reasoned, while you searched for words.
32:12  I was attentive to you, but you offered no rebuke to Job, no answer from you for his words.
32:13  Be careful you don’t say, “We’ve found wisdom; God, not a person, will defeat him.”
32:14  Now Job hasn’t addressed me, and I won’t quote you to him.
32:15  They are troubled, no longer answer; words now escape them.
32:16  I waited, but they didn’t speak, for they stood but answered no more.
32:17  I will answer. Indeed, I will state my piece; I too will declare my view,
32:18  for I’m full of words. The spirit in my belly compels me.
32:19  Look, my belly is like unopened wine; like new wineskins it will burst.
32:20  I will speak and get relief; I will open my lips and respond.
32:21  I won’t be partial to anyone, won’t flatter a person;
32:22  for I don’t know flattery; otherwise my maker would quickly whisk me away.