1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2 Then was kindled the wrath of Eli´hu the son of Bar´achel 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 yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Eli´hu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5 When Eli´hu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 And Eli´hu the son of Bar´achel the Buzite answered and said,I am young,and ye are very old;wherefore I was afraid,and durst not show you mine opinion.
7 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 show 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, 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.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more:they left off speaking.
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 show mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter;the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent;it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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; in so doing my Maker would soon take me away.