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