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Job 32

New Revised Standard NRS

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

2 Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry at Job because he justified himself rather than God;

3 he was angry also at Job's three friends because they had found no answer, though they had declared Job to be in the wrong.

4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he.

5 But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry.

6 Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: "I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.

7 I said, "Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'

8 But truly it is the spirit in a mortal, the breath of the Almighty, that makes for understanding.

9 It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right.

10 Therefore I say, "Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.'

11 "See, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.

12 I gave you my attention, but there was in fact no one that confuted Job, no one among you that answered his words.

13 Yet do not say, "We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not a human.'

14 He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.

15 "They are dismayed, they answer no more; they have not a word to say.

16 And am I to wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?

17 I also will give my answer; I also will declare my opinion.

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

19 My heart is indeed like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins, it is ready to burst.

20 I must speak, so that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer.

21 I will not show partiality to any person or use flattery toward anyone.

22 For I do not know how to flatter— or my Maker would soon put an end to 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!