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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. |
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Then 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 justified himself rather than God. |
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. |
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Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he. |
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And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled. |
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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not shew you mine opinion. |
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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. |
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But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding. |
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It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment. |
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. |
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Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. |
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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you. |
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Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man: |
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For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches. |
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They are amazed, they answer no more: they have not a word to say. |
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And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more? |
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I also will answer my part, I also will shew mine opinion. |
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For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me. |
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Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; like new bottles it is ready to burst. |
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I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer. |
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Let me not, I pray you, respect any man-s person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man. |
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For I know not to give flattering titles; {cf15i else} would my Maker soon take me away. |
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