321 Then these three men ceased answering Job , because he was righteous in his own eyes . 2 But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite , of the family of Ram burned ; against Job his anger burned because he justified himself before God . 3 And his anger burned against his three friends because e they had found no answer , and yet had condemned Job . 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were years older than he. 5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men his anger burned .
6 So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said , "I am young in years and you are old ; Therefore e I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think . 7 "I thought age should speak , And increased years should teach wisdom . 8 "But it is a spirit in man , And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding . 9 "The abundant in years may not be wise , Nor may elders understand justice . 10 "So I say , 'Listen to me, I too will tell what I think .' 11 "Behold , I waited for your words , I listened to your reasonings , While you pondered what to say . 12 "I even paid close attention to you; Indeed , there was no one who refuted Job , Not one of you who answered his words . 13 "Do not say , ' We have found wisdom ; God will rout him, not man .' 14 "For he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments .
15 "They are dismayed , they no longer answer ; Words have failed them. 16 "Shall I wait , because they do not speak , Because they stop and no longer answer ? 17 "I too will answer my share , I also will tell my opinion . 18 "For I am full of words ; The spirit within me constrains me. 19 "Behold , my belly is like unvented wine , Like new wineskins it is about to burst . 20 "Let me speak that I may get relief ; Let me open my lips and answer . 21 "Let me now be partial e to no one , Nor flatter any man . 22 "For I do not know how to flatter , Else my Maker would soon take me away.
