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 .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 32:6-14
Commentary on Job 32:6-14
(Read Job 32:6-14)
Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and corrects both parties. He allowed that those who had the longest experience should speak first. But God gives wisdom as he pleases; this encouraged him to state his opinion. By attention to the word of God, and dependence upon the Holy Spirit, young men may become wiser than the aged; but this wisdom will render them swift to hear, slow to speak, and disposed to give others a patient hearing.