1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he
2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they
5 When Elihu saw that
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But
9 Great men are not
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold,
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still,
17 I said
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, my belly
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles;