King James Bible

Job 31

The Book of Job

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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.  

 

 


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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.  

 

 


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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.  

 

 


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.  

 

 


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.  

 

 


15


 

  They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.  

 

 


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.  

 

 


19


 

  Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.  

 

 


20


 

  I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.  

 

 


21


 

  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.  

 

 


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