|
[1]Sothese three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
[2]Thenwas 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]Alsoagainst his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
[4]NowElihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.
[5]Andwhen Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
[6]AndElihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not declare you mine opinion.
[7]Isaid: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
[8]Butit is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
[9]Itis not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
[10]ThereforeI say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'
[11]Behold,I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst y searched out what to say.
[12]Yea,I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.
[13]Bewarelest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man!'
[14]Forhe hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
[15]Theyare amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.
[16]Andshall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?
[17]Ialso will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion.
[18]ForI am full of words; the spirit withi constraineth me.
[19]Behold,mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst.
[20]Iwill speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.
[21]Letme not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
[22]ForI know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.
|