^{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.