Job 32:1-10
Authorized (King James) Version
32 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 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. 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. 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.
7 I said, Days should speak,
and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man:
and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise:
neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me;
I also will shew mine opinion.
Job 32:19-22
Authorized (King James) Version
19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent;
it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed:
I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person,
neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles;
in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Job 33:1
Authorized (King James) Version
33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches,
and hearken to all my words.
Job 33:19-28
Authorized (King James) Version
19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed,
and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
20 So that his life abhorreth bread,
and his soul dainty meat.
21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen;
and his bones that were not seen stick out.
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave,
and his life to the destroyers.
23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter,
one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
24 then he is gracious unto him, and saith,
Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s:
he shall return to the days of his youth:
26 he shall pray unto God,
and he will be favourable unto him:
and he shall see his face with joy:
for he will render unto man his righteousness.
27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned,
and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
28 he will deliver his soul from going into the pit,
and his life shall see the light.
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