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Chapter 32
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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he
was righteous in his own eyes. |
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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. |
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled,
because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned
Job. |
4
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Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they
were elder than he. |
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When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth
of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. |
6
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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. |
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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should
teach wisdom. |
8
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But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of
the Almighty giveth them understanding. |
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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged
understand judgment. |
10
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine
opinion. |
11
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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your
reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. |
12
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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none
of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: |
13
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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth
him down, not man. |
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Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither
will I answer him with your speeches. |
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They were amazed, they answered no more: they left
off speaking. |
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When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still,
and answered no more;) |
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I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew
mine opinion. |
18
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For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth
me. |
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Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it
is ready to burst like new bottles. |
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I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open
my lips and answer. |
21
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Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither
let me give flattering titles unto man. |
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For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing
my maker would soon take me away. |
