So these three{H7969} men{H582} ceased{H7673}{(H8799)} to answer{H6030}{(H8800)} Job{H347}, because he was righteous{H6662} in his own eyes{H5869}.

Then was kindled{H2734}{(H8799)} the wrath{H639} of Elihu{H453} the son{H1121} of Barachel{H1292} the Buzite{H940}, of the kindred{H4940} of Ram{H7410}: against Job{H347} was his wrath{H639} kindled{H2734}{(H8804)}, because he justified{H6663}{(H8763)} himself{H5315} rather than God{H430}.

Also against his three{H7969} friends{H7453} was his wrath{H639} kindled{H2734}{(H8804)}, because they had found{H4672}{(H8804)} no answer{H4617}, and yet had condemned{H7561}{(H8686)} Job{H347}.

Now Elihu{H453} had waited{H2442}{(H8765)} till Job{H347} had spoken{H1697}, because they were elder{H2205}{H3117} than he.

When Elihu{H453} saw{H7200}{(H8799)} that there was no answer{H4617} in the mouth{H6310} of these three{H7969} men{H582}, then his wrath{H639} was kindled{H2734}{(H8799)}.

And Elihu{H453} the son{H1121} of Barachel{H1292} the Buzite{H940} answered{H6030}{(H8799)} and said{H559}{(H8799)}, I am young{H6810}{H3117}, and ye are very old{H3453}; wherefore I was afraid{H2119}{(H8804)}, and durst{H3372}{(H8799)} not shew{H2331}{(H8763)} you mine opinion{H1843}.

I said{H559}{(H8804)}, Days{H3117} should speak{H1696}{(H8762)}, and multitude{H7230} of years{H8141} should teach{H3045}{(H8686)} wisdom{H2451}.

But{H403} there is a spirit{H7307} in man{H582}: and the inspiration{H5397} of the Almighty{H7706} giveth them understanding{H995}{(H8799)}.

Great men{H7227} are not always wise{H2449}{(H8799)}: neither do the aged{H2205} understand{H995}{(H8799)} judgment{H4941}.

Therefore I said{H559}{(H8804)}, Hearken{H8085}{(H8798)} to me; I also will shew{H2331}{(H8762)} mine opinion{H1843}.

Behold, I waited{H3176}{(H8689)} for your words{H1697}; I gave ear{H238}{(H8686)} to your reasons{H8394}, whilst ye searched out{H2713}{(H8799)} what to say{H4405}.

Yea, I attended{H995}{(H8709)} unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced{H3198}{(H8688)} Job{H347}, or that answered{H6030}{(H8802)} his words{H561}:

Lest ye should say{H559}{(H8799)}, We have found out{H4672}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451}: God{H410} thrusteth him down{H5086}{(H8799)}, not man{H376}.

Now he hath not directed{H6186}{(H8804)} his words{H4405} against me: neither will I answer{H7725}{(H8686)} him with your speeches{H561}.

They were amazed{H2865}{(H8804)}, they answered{H6030}{(H8804)} no more: they left off{H6275}{(H8689)} speaking{H4405}.

When I had waited{H3176}{(H8689)},(for they spake{H1696}{(H8762)} not, but stood still{H5975}{(H8804)}, and answered{H6030}{(H8804)} no more;)

I said, I will answer{H6030}{(H8799)} also my part{H2506}, I also will shew{H2331}{(H8762)} mine opinion{H1843}.

For I am full{H4390}{(H8804)} of matter{H4405}, the spirit{H7307} within{H990} me constraineth{H6693}{(H8689)} me.

Behold, my belly{H990} is as wine{H3196} which hath no vent{H6605}{(H8735)}; it is ready to burst{H1234}{(H8735)} like new{H2319} bottles{H178}.

I will speak{H1696}{(H8762)}, that I may be refreshed{H7304}{(H8799)}: I will open{H6605}{(H8799)} my lips{H8193} and answer{H6030}{(H8799)}.

Let me not, I pray you, accept{H5375}{(H8799)} any man's{H376} person{H6440}, neither let me give flattering titles{H3655}{(H8762)} unto man{H120}.

For I know{H3045}{(H8804)} not to give flattering titles{H3655}{(H8762)}; in so doing my maker{H6213}{(H8802)} would soon{H4592} take me away{H5375}{(H8799)}.