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Job 32
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| 32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his
own eyes. |
(32:1-22) "So these three men ceased to answer Job....."
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| 32:2
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. |
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| 32:3
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had
found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. |
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| 32:4
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. |
Fourth man accuses Job
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| 32:5
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men,
then his wrath was kindled.
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| 32:6
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.
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| 32:7
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. |
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| 32:8
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth
them understanding. |
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| 32:9
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. |
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| 32:10
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. |
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| 32:11
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye
searched out what to say. |
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| 32:12
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that
convinced Job, or that answered his words: |
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| 32:13
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not
man. |
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| 32:14
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him
with your speeches. |
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They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. |
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| 32:16
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no
more;) |
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| 32:17
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. |
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| 32:18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. |
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| 32:19
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like
new bottles. |
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| 32:20
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. |
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| 32:21
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give
flattering titles unto man. |
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| 32:22
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon
take me away.
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