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32:1  So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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.
32:3  Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
32:4  Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
32:5  And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
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 shew you mine opinion.
32:7  I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:8  But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:9  It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment.
32:10  Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
32:11  Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
32:12  Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.
32:13  Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:
32:14  For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:15  They are amazed, they answer no more: they have not a word to say.
32:16  And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?
32:17  I also will answer my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
32:18  For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:19  Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; like new bottles it is ready to burst.
32:20  I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
32:21  Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
32:22  For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.