^{1 Ref} So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.

^{2 Ref} And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry, burning with wrath against Job, because he seemed to himself more right than God;

^{3 Ref} And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.

^{4 Ref} Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;

^{5 Ref} And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.

^{6 Ref} And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.

^{7 Ref} I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

^{8 Ref} But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

^{9 Ref} It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

^{10 Ref} So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.

^{11 Ref} I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

^{12 Ref} I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.

^{13 Ref} Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.

¹⁴ I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.

^{15 Ref} Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.

^{16 Ref} And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

^{17 Ref} I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:

^{18 Ref} For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:

^{19 Ref} My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.

^{20 Ref} Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.

^{21 Ref} Let me not give respect to any man, or give names of honour to any living.

^{22 Ref} For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.

^{1 Ref} And these three men cease from answering Job, for he `is' righteous in his own eyes,

^{2 Ref} and burn doth the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job hath his anger burned, because of his justifying himself more than God;

^{3 Ref} and against his three friends hath his anger burned, because that they have not found an answer, and condemn Job.

^{4 Ref} And Elihu hath waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.

^{5 Ref} And Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.

^{6 Ref} And Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answereth and saith: -- Young I `am' in days, and ye `are' age Therefore I have feared, And am afraid of shewing you my opinion.

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

^{8 Ref} Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.

^{9 Ref} The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.

^{10 Ref} Therefore I have said: Hearken to me, I do shew my opinion -- even I.

^{11 Ref} Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.

^{12 Ref} And unto you I attend, And lo, there is no reasoner for Job, `Or' answerer of his sayings among you.

^{13 Ref} Lest ye say, We have found wisdom, God doth thrust him away, not man.

¹⁴ And he hath not set in array words for me, And with your sayings I do not answer him.

^{15 Ref} (They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed from themselves words.

^{16 Ref} And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)

^{17 Ref} I answer, even I -- my share, I shew my opinion -- even I.

^{18 Ref} For I have been full of words, Distressed me hath the spirit of my breast,

^{19 Ref} Lo, my breast `is' as wine not opened, Like new bottles it is broken up.

^{20 Ref} I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer.

^{21 Ref} Let me not, I pray you, accept the face of any, Nor unto man give flattering titles,

^{22 Ref} For I have not known to give flattering titles, In a little doth my Maker take me away.

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

^{2 Ref} Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God.

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

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

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

^{6 Ref} Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, "I am young, and you are very old; Therefore I held back, and didn't dare show you my 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 gives them understanding.

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

^{10 Ref} Therefore I said, 'Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.'

^{11 Ref} "Behold, I waited for your words, And I listened for your reasoning, While you searched out what to say.

^{12 Ref} Yes, I gave you my full attention, But there was no one who convinced Job, Or who answered his words, among you.

^{13 Ref} Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom, God may refute him, not man:'

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

^{15 Ref} "They are amazed. They answer no more. They don't have a word to say.

^{16 Ref} Shall I wait, because they don't speak, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

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

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

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

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

^{21 Ref} Please don't let me respect any man's person, Neither will I give flattering titles to any man.

^{22 Ref} For I don't know how to give flattering titles; Or else my Maker would soon take me away.