Speaker · human
Elihu
Verses spoken by Elihu
- Job 32:1 — So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
- Job 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.
- Job 32:3 — Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
- Job 32:4 — Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
- Job 32:5 — When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
- Job 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.
- Job 32:7 — I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
- Job 32:8 — But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
- Job 32:9 — Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
- Job 32:10 — Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
- Job 32:11 — Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
- Job 32:12 — Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
- Job 32:13 — Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
- Job 32:14 — Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
- Job 32:15 — They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.