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Job 32

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1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.

2 And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation: now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before God.

3 And he was angry with his friends, because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job.

4 So Eliu waited while Job was speaking because they were his elders that were speaking.

5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient, therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

10 Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

11 For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.

12 And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words.

13 Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.

14 He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.

15 They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.

16 Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, and answered no more:

17 I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.

18 For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.

19 Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.

20 I will speak and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.

21 I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.

22 For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.

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!