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So these three men ceased to answer Job because he
was righteous in his own eyes.
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Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was kindled; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled because they had found no answer, and
yet had condemned Job.
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Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken because they
were all elder than he.
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But when Elihu saw that
there was no answer in the mouth of
these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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And Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, answered and said, I
am younger, and ye
are older; therefore, I was afraid, and I feared to declare unto you my opinion.
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I said, Days shall speak, and the multitude of years shall declare wisdom.
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Certainly
there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
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Great men are not
always wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will declare my knowledge.
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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your arguments, while ye searched out what to say.
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Even so, I attended unto you, and, behold,
there was none of you to reprove Job
or to answer his words.
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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom; it is needful that God thrust him down, and not man.
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Now he has not directed
his words against me; neither will I answer him with your reasons.
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They were amazed, they answered no more; they left off speaking.
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And I waited, (for they did not speak, but stopped,
and answered no more);
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I said, I will also answer my part, I will also declare my opinion.
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For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.
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Behold, my belly
is as wine
which has no vent; it is ready to burst forth like spirits.
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I will speak, that I may be able to breathe; I will open my lips and answer.
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I will not now be a respecter of persons, neither will I give flattering titles unto man.
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For I do not know
how to give flattering titles;
otherwise my maker would soon take me away.