| Chapter 32 |
1 | So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself. |
2 | And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation : now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before God. |
3 | And he was angry with his friends because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job. |
4 | So Eliu waited while Job was speaking, because they were his elders that were speaking. |
5 | But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry. |
6 | Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion. |
7 | For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom. |
8 | But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding. |
9 | They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment. |
10 | Therefore I will speak : Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom. |
11 | For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words. |
12 | And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered : but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words. |
13 | Lest you should say : We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man. |
14 | He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words. |
15 | They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking. |
16 | Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken : they stood, and answered no more : |
17 | I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge. |
18 | Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels. |
20 | I will speak and take breath a little : I will open my lips, and will answer. |
21 | I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man. |
22 | For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away. |