1So had these three men abstained from answering Job; because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2Thereupon was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he had declared himself more righteous than God.

3And against his three friends was his wrath kindled; because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

4Now Elihu had held back toward Job [his] words; because the others were older in days than he.

5But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then was his wrath kindled.

6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite commenced, and said, Young am I in days, and ye are very old: therefore I hesitated and feared to show you what I know.

7I had said, Days shall speak, and multitude of years shall make wisdom known.

8But it is the spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty which giveth them understanding.

9Not those rich in years must be always wise: neither do the aged constantly understand what is just.

10Therefore do I say, Hearken to me: I also will show forth what I know myself.

11Behold, I waited for your words: I gave an attentive ear to your reasonings, till you might have searched out the [proper] words.

12And now I understand you fully, and, behold, there is none that convinceth Job, or, that answereth his speeches among you.

13Say then not, We have found wisdom: God will thrust him down, not man.

14But he hath not directed any words against me: and with your speeches will I not answer him.

15They are dismayed, they answer no more: words have escaped away from them.

16And should I wait [longer], because they cannot speak, because they stand stilt and answer no more?

17[But] I also will surely answer my part, I myself also will show forth what I know;

18For I am full of words, the spirit in my bosom urgeth me hard.

19Behold, my bosom is like [fresh] wine which hath not been opened: like new bottles it is ready to burst.

20I will speak, that I may breathe freer: I will open my lips and answer.

21On no account will I show undue favor to any man, and to no son of earth will I give flattering titles.

22For I know not to give flattering titles; [for else] my Maker would speedily carry me away.