1 These three men stopped answering Job because Job thought he was righteous.
2 Then Elihu, son of Barachel, a descendant of Buz from the family of Ram, became very angry with Job because Job thought he was more righteous than God.
3 Elihu was also very angry with Job’s three friends because they had found no answer. They made it look as if God were wrong.
4 Elihu waited as they spoke to Job because they were older than he was.
5 When Elihu saw that the three men had no further responses, he became very angry.
6 So Elihu, son of Barachel, the descendant of Buz, replied ⌞to Job⌟,
7 I thought, ‘Age should speak,
8 However, there is in humans a Spirit,
9 People do not become wise merely because they live long.
10 “That is why I say, ‘Listen to me!
11 I waited for you to speak.
12 I’ve paid close attention to you,
13 So don’t say, ‘We’ve found wisdom.
14 Job did not choose his words to refute me,
15 “Job’s friends have been overwhelmed and don’t have any more answers.
16 Should I wait because they don’t speak,
17 “I’ll give my answer.
18 I’m full of words.
19 My belly is like ⌞a bottle of⌟ wine that has not been opened,
20 I must speak to get relief.
21 I won’t be partial toward anyone
22 I don’t know how to flatter.