Job:32

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* So these three men ceased answering Job , because he was righteous in his own eyes . * 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 was justifying his soul more than God . * Also against his three friends his wrath was kindled , because they had found no answer , and yet had condemned Job . * Now because they were years older than he , Elihu had waited for Job , to speak . * So when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men , his wrath was kindled . * And Elihu , the son of Barachel the Buzite , answered and said : I am young in years , and you are very old ; therefore I have shrunk back , and out of respect for you , have not told my opinion . * I said , Age should speak , and multitude of years should declare wisdom . * But there is a spirit in man , and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding . * Great men are not always wise , nor do the aged always discern justice . * Therefore I have said , Listen to me ; I also will declare my opinion . * Behold , I waited for your speech , I listened to your reasonings , while you searched out words . * Yea , I paid attention to you , and behold , not one of you proved Job wrong , nor answered his words ; * lest you should say , We have found wisdom ; the Mighty God will drive him out , not man . * Now he has not directed his words against me ; so I will not answer him with your words . * They have been dismayed and answer no more ; they have left off speaking . * And I have waited , because they did not speak , because they have stood still and answered no more . * I also will answer my share , I too will declare my opinion . * For I am full of words ; the spirit within me has compelled me . * Behold , my belly is like wine that has no vent ; it is about to split open like new wineskins . * I will speak , that I may find relief ; I must open my lips and answer . * I will not show partiality to anyone , nor will I flatter any man . * For I do not know how to flatter , else my Maker would soon take me away .

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