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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. to...: Heb. from answering
[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. himself: Heb. his soul
[3]
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. waited...: Heb. expected Job in words elder: Heb. elder for days
[5]
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
[6]
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. young: Heb. few of days durst...: Heb. feared
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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
[8]
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
[9]
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
[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. reasons: Heb. understandings what...: Heb. words
[12]
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
[13]
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
[14]
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. directed: or, ordered
[15]
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves
[16]
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
[17]
I said , I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
[18]
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. matter: Heb. words spirit...: Heb. spirit of my belly
[19]
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. hath...: Heb. is not opened
[20]
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. be...: Heb. breathe
[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; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

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