1 These three men stopped responding to Job, because he was claiming to be righteous, in his own opinion. a32:1 Lit. eyes ISV — Job 32:1
2 But then Barachel’s son Elihu from Buz, one of Ram’s descendants, got really angry. He was furious with Job because he had been declaring himself righteous instead of vindicating God. ISV — Job 32:2
3 Furthermore, he was furious with his three friends because they had not answered Job, but instead had condemned him. ISV — Job 32:3
4 Elihu waited to have a word with Job, since the others were older than he, ISV — Job 32:4
5 but when he saw that there had been no response b32:5 Lit. mouth from those three, he got even more angry. ISV — Job 32:5
6 Barachel’s son Elihu from Buz responded and said: I’m younger than you are. Because you’re older, c32:6 Lit. aged I was terrified to tell you what I know. ISV — Job 32:6
7 I thought, experience d32:7 Lit. days should speak; abundance of years teaches wisdom. ISV — Job 32:7
8 However, a spirit exists in mankind, and the Almighty’s breath gives him insight. ISV — Job 32:8
9 “The aged aren’t always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice. ISV — Job 32:9
10 Therefore I’m saying, ‘Listen to me!’ Then I’ll declare what I know. ISV — Job 32:10
11 “Look! I have waited to hear your speech, so I listened to your insights while you searched for the right words to say. e32:11 The Heb. lacks to say ISV — Job 32:11
12 Indeed, I paid close attention to you all, but none of you were able to refute f32:12 Or rebuke Job or answer his arguments convincingly. ISV — Job 32:12
13 “So that you cannot claim, ‘We have found wisdom!’ let God do the rebuking, not man; ISV — Job 32:13
14 let him not direct a rebuke toward me. I won’t be responding to him with your arguments. ISV — Job 32:14
15 “Job’s friends g32:15 Lit. They won’t reason with him anymore; discouraged, words escape them. ISV — Job 32:15
16 Shall I continue to wait, since they’re no longer talking? After all, they’re only standing there; they’re no longer responding. ISV — Job 32:16
17 “I will contribute my arguments h32:17 Lit. portion as an answer; I’ll declare what I know, ISV — Job 32:17
18 because I’m filled with things to say, and my spirit within me compels me to speak. i32:18 The Heb. lacks to speak ISV — Job 32:18
19 My insides feel like unvented wine, like it’s about to burst like a new wineskin. ISV — Job 32:19
20 “Let me speak! I need relief! Let me open my lips and respond. ISV — Job 32:20
21 I won’t discriminate against anyone, and I won’t flatter any person, ISV — Job 32:21
22 since I don’t know the first thing about how to flatter; and the one who made me would sweep me away as if I were nothing.” ISV — Job 32:22