[1] So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in
his own eyes. [2] Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite,
of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled,
because he justified himself rather than God. [3] Also his wrath was
kindled against his three friends, because they had found no answer, and
yet had condemned Job. [4] Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because
they were elder than he. [5] When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the
mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled. [6] Elihu the son of
Barachel the Buzite answered, "I am young, and you are very old;
Therefore I held back, and didn`t dare show you my opinion. [7] I said,
`Days should speak,    And multitude of years should teach wisdom.` [8] But
there is a spirit in man,    And the breath of the Almighty gives them
understanding. [9] It is not the great who are wise,   Nor the aged who
understand justice. [10] Therefore I said, `Listen to me;    I also will
show my opinion.` [11] "Behold, I waited for your words,    And I listened
for your reasoning,    While you searched out what to say. [12] Yes, I gave
you my full attention,    But there was no one who convinced Job,    Or who
answered his words, among you. [13] Beware lest you say, `We have found
wisdom,    God may refute him, not man:` [14] For he has not directed his
words against me;    Neither will I answer him with your speeches. [15]
"They are amazed. They answer no more.    They don`t have a word to say.
[16] Shall I wait, because they don`t speak,   Because they stand still,
and answer no more? [17] I also will answer my part,   And I also will
show my opinion. [18] For I am full of words.   The spirit within me
constrains me. [19] Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent;    Like
new wineskins it is ready to burst. [20] I will speak, that I may be
refreshed.    I will open my lips and answer. [21] Please don`t let me
respect any man`s person,    Neither will I give flattering titles to any
man. [22] For I don`t know how to give flattering titles;    Or else my
Maker would soon take me away.