Job 32
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Job 32
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1. So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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2. Then was kindled the wrath of
<b>Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite</b>
, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself
rather than God.
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3. Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no
answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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4. Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
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5. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his
wrath was kindled.
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6. 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.
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7. I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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<b>8. But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them
understanding.</b>
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9. Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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10. Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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11. Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out
what to say.
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12. Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold,
<b>there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:</b>
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13. Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
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14. Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your
speeches.
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15. They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
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16. When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
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17. I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
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<b>18. For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.</b>
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19. Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new
bottles.
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20. I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
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<b>21. Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering
titles unto man.</b>
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<b>22. For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me
away.</b>
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