Job 32

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

The three men stopped arguing with Job, seeing he was firm in his belief of his own innocence.

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.

Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite from Ram's family, was deeply angered with Job. His fury flared up because Job defended himself instead of God.

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

He was deeply angry with his three friends, for they had no real answers, yet they unfairly judged Job.

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

Elihu had patiently held his tongue until Job had finished speaking, because the others were older than him.

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

When Elihu realized the three men had no response, he was filled with intense anger.

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.

Elihu, Barachel the Buzite's son, responded, "I'm just a young man, and you all are much older. That's why I was too scared to share my thoughts with you."

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

I thought to myself, "Let those who have lived many days speak, and let those with many years teach wisdom."

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Within every person, there's a divine spark. It's through God's guidance that we gain wisdom.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

Even the most powerful people can lack wisdom, and growing old doesn't necessarily mean gaining insight.

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

So I pleaded, "Listen to me, let me share my thoughts with you."

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

Look, I patiently waited for your words, I listened intently to your explanations, while you figured out what to say.

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

Indeed, I listened to you all, but none could persuade Job or respond to his words.

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

Don't say, "We have found wisdom; let God put him in his place, not man."

Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

He hasn't spoken against me, so I won't respond with your words.

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

They were dismayed and had nothing more to say; they fell silent.

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

As I patiently waited, they remained silent, motionless, offering no response.

I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

I declared, I too will share my piece, I will express my viewpoint.

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

I am brimming with thoughts, and my inner spirit compels me to express them.

Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

Look, my heart is like unopened wine, so full it's about to explode like a fresh bottle.

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

I will express myself, to find relief: I will unseal my lips and respond.

Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

Please, don't let me favor anyone unfairly, nor should I flatter people insincerely.

For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

I refuse to use insincere praises, for if I do, my Creator would swiftly remove me.