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Job 32
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901
1So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.
1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry, burning with wrath against Job, because he seemed to himself more right than God;
2Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
3And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.
3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;
4Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
5And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.
5And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
6And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.
6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.
7I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.
7I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
8But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.
9It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
10So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.
10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
11I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,
11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
12I was taking note; and truly not one of you was able to make clear Job's error, or to give an answer to his words.
12Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.
13Take care that you do not say, Wisdom is here; God may overcome him, but not man.
13Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:
14I will not put forward words like these, or make use of your sayings in answer to him.
14For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.
15 They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.
16And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?
16And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
17I will give my answer; I will put forward my knowledge:
17I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.
18For I am full of words, I am unable to keep in my breath any longer:
18For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.
19My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.
19Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
20Let me say what is in my mind, so that I may get comfort; let me give answer with open mouth.
20I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.