1  So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.* to…: Heb. from answering 2  Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.† himself: Heb. his soul 3  Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4  Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.‡ waited…: Heb. expected Job in words§ elder: Heb. elder for days 5  When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

6  And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.** young: Heb. few of days†† durst…: Heb. feared 7  I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8  But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9  Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10  Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. 11  Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.‡‡ reasons: Heb. understandings§§ what…: Heb. words 12  Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: 13  Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man. 14  Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.*** directed: or, ordered

15  They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.††† left…: Heb. removed speeches from themselves 16  When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17  I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. 18  For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.‡‡‡ matter: Heb. words§§§ spirit…: Heb. spirit of my belly 19  Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.* hath…: Heb. is not opened 20  I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.† be…: Heb. breathe 21  Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. 22  For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.