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Job 32

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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 the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God.

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

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Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he.

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When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

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Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered,

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I said, ‘Days should speak,

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But there is a spirit in man,

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It is not the great who are wise,

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Therefore I said, ‘Listen to me;

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“Behold, I waited for your words,

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Yes, I gave you my full attention,

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Beware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom.

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for he has not directed his words against me;

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“They are amazed. They answer no more.

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Shall I wait, because they don’t speak,

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I also will answer my part,

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For I am full of words.

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Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent;

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I will speak, that I may be refreshed.

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Please don’t let me respect any man’s person,

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For I don’t know how to give flattering titles,