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Job 32

New Living Translation NLT

1 Job’s three friends refused to reply further to him because he kept insisting on his innocence.

2 Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him.

3 He was also angry with Job’s three friends, for they made God appear to be wrong by their inability to answer Job’s arguments.

4 Elihu had waited for the others to speak to Job because they were older than he.

5 But when he saw that they had no further reply, he spoke out angrily.

6 Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said, “I am young and you are old, so I held back from telling you what I think.

7 I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak, for wisdom comes with age.’

8 But there is a spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent.

9 Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.

10 So listen to me, and let me tell you what I think.

11 “I have waited all this time, listening very carefully to your arguments, listening to you grope for words.

12 I have listened, but not one of you has refuted Job or answered his arguments.

13 And don’t tell me, ‘He is too wise for us. Only God can convince him.’

14 If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with your kind of logic!

15 You sit there baffled, with nothing more to say.

16 Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent?

17 No, I will say my piece. I will speak my mind.

18 For I am full of pent-up words, and the spirit within me urges me on.

19 I am like a cask of wine without a vent, like a new wineskin ready to burst!

20 I must speak to find relief, so let me give my answers.

21 I won’t play favorites or try to flatter anyone.

22 For if I tried flattery, my Creator would soon destroy me.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch - wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt.

2 Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for pitting his righteousness against God's.

3 He was also angry with the three friends because they had neither come up with an answer nor proved Job wrong.

4 Elihu had waited with Job while they spoke because they were all older than he.

5 But when he saw that the three other men had exhausted their arguments, he exploded with pent-up anger.

6 This is what Elihu, son of Barakel the Buzite, said: "I'm a young man, and you are all old and experienced. That's why I kept quiet and held back from joining the discussion.

7 I kept thinking, 'Experience will tell. The longer you live, the wiser you become.'

8 But I see I was wrong - it's God's Spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty One, that makes wise human insight possible.

9 The experts have no corner on wisdom; getting old doesn't guarantee good sense.

10 So I've decided to speak up. Listen well! I'm going to tell you exactly what I think.

11 "I hung on your words while you spoke, listened carefully to your arguments. While you searched for the right words,

12 I was all ears. And now what have you proved? Nothing. Nothing you say has even touched Job.

13 And don't excuse yourselves by saying, 'We've done our best. Now it's up to God to talk sense into him.'

14 Job has yet to contend with me. And rest assured, I won't be using your arguments!

15 "Do you three have nothing else to say? Of course you don't! You're total frauds!

16 Why should I wait any longer, now that you're stopped dead in your tracks?

17 I'm ready to speak my piece. That's right! It's my turn - and it's about time!

18 I've got a lot to say, and I'm bursting to say it.

19 The pressure has built up, like lava beneath the earth. I'm a volcano ready to blow.

20 I have to speak - I have no choice. I have to say what's on my heart,

21 And I'm going to say it straight - the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

22 I was never any good at bootlicking; my Maker would make short work of me if I started in now!