^{1 Ref} So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

^{2 Ref} 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.

^{3 Ref} Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

^{4 Ref} Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

^{5 Ref} And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

^{6 Ref} 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 show you mine opinion.

^{7 Ref} I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

^{8 Ref} But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

^{9 Ref} It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

^{10 Ref} Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.

^{11 Ref} Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

^{12 Ref} Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

^{13 Ref} Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

¹⁴ For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

^{15 Ref} They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.

^{16 Ref} And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

^{17 Ref} I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.

^{18 Ref} For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

^{19 Ref} Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.

^{20 Ref} I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

^{21 Ref} Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

^{22 Ref} For I know not to give flattering titles; `Else' would my Maker soon take me away.