Job:32

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* So these three men ceased to answer Job because he was righteous in his own eyes . * Then the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite , of the family of Ram , was kindled . His anger was kindled against Job because he justified himself rather than God . * His anger was also kindled against his three friends because they had found no answer , and yet had condemned Job . * Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job , because they were older than he . * And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men , his anger was kindled . * And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said , I am young , and ye are very old . Therefore I held back , and dared not show you my opinion . * I said , Days should speak , and multitude of years should teach wisdom . * But there is a spirit in man , and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding . * It is not the great who are wise , nor the aged who understand justice . * Therefore I said , Hearken to me , I also will show my opinion . * Behold , I waited for your words , I listened for your reasonings , while ye searched out what to say . * Yea , I attended to you . And , behold , there was none who convinced Job , or who answered his words among you . * Beware lest ye say , We have found wisdom . God may vanquish him , not man . * For he has not directed his words against me . Neither will I answer him with your speeches . * They are amazed , they answer no more . They have not a word to say . * And shall I wait because they do not speak , because they stand still , and answer no more ? * I also will answer my part . I also will show my opinion , * for I am full of words . The spirit within me compels me . * Behold , my breast is as wine which has no vent . Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst . * I will speak that I may be refreshed . I will open my lips and answer . * Let me not , I pray you , respect any man 's person . Neither will I give flattering titles to any man . * For I know not to give flattering titles , [else ] my maker would soon take me away .

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