1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.⇆ compare2Then 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.⇆ compare3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.⇆ compare4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.⇆ compare5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.⇆ compare6And 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 show you mine opinion.⇆ compare7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.⇆ compare8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.⇆ compare9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.⇆ compare10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.⇆ compare11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.⇆ compare12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:⇆ compare13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.⇆ compare14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.⇆ compare15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.⇆ compare16When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;)⇆ compare17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion.⇆ compare18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.⇆ compare19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.⇆ compare20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.⇆ compare21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.⇆ compare22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.⇆ compare