1 S o these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 T hen 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 A lso against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

4 N ow Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

5 A nd when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

6 A nd 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 I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

8 B ut there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

9 I t is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

10 T herefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.

11 B ehold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

12 Y ea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

13 B eware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

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

15 T hey are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.

16 A nd shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

17 I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.

18 F or I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

19 B ehold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.

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

21 L et me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

22 F or I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.