Job 32 · איוב

So these three men ceased to answer Iyyov, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barakh᾽el the Buzite, of the family of Ram burned: against Iyyov his anger burned, because he justified himself rather than God.

Also against his three friends did his anger burn, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Iyyov.

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Iyyov because they were older than he.

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his anger burned.

And Elihu the son of Barakh᾽el the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and you are very old; therefore I was afraid, and durst not declare my opinion to you.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

But there is a spirit in man: and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

The old are not always wise: nor do the aged understand judgment.

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will express my opinion.

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst you searched out what to say,

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Iyyov, or that answered his words.

Beware lest you say, We have found out wisdom: God will thrust him down, not man.

Now he has not directed his words against me: so that I will not answer him with your speeches.

They are amazed, they answer no more: they have left off speaking.

And shall I wait because they do not speak; because they stand there, and answer no more?

I also will answer my part, I also will express my opinion.

For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.

Behold, my belly is like wine which has no vent; it is ready to burst like new wineskins.

I will speak, that I may find relief: I will open my lips and answer.

Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person, nor let me give flattering titles to any man.

For I do not know how to flatter; or else my maker would soon take me away.