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Job 32
King James Version
Job 32
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.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
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.
Hiob 32
Hoffnung für Alle
Hiob 32
Hoffnung für Alle
Elihus Reden (Kapitel 32–37)
Elihu: Jetzt rede ich!
32 Da gaben es die drei Männer auf, weiter mit Hiob zu reden, denn er hielt an seiner Unschuld fest. 2 Doch der Busiter Elihu, der Sohn von Barachel aus der Sippe Ram, wurde von Zorn gepackt. Er war wütend auf Hiob, weil dieser meinte, gegenüber Gott im Recht zu sein. 3 Auch auf die drei Freunde war er zornig, weil sie auf Hiobs Anklagen keine Antwort mehr fanden, obwohl sie ihn ständig für schuldig erklärten. 4 Elihu hatte bis jetzt gezögert, Hiob etwas zu sagen, denn die anderen waren älter als er. 5 Doch als er merkte, dass sie nichts mehr zu entgegnen wussten, packte ihn der Zorn. 6 Er ergriff das Wort:
»Ich bin noch jung, und ihr seid alte Männer,
darum wagte ich es nicht,
euch mein Wissen mitzuteilen.
7 Ich dachte: ›Lass erst die alten Männer sprechen,
sie schöpfen aus reicher Erfahrung!‹
8 Doch auf den Geist im Menschen kommt es an,
auf diese Gabe des Allmächtigen:
Sie allein gibt ihm Weisheit!
9 Nein, nicht nur die Betagten sind weise;
man muss nicht im vorgerückten Alter sein,
um zu begreifen, was richtig ist.
10 Und darum sage ich: Hört mir zu!
Jetzt will ich euch zeigen, was ich weiß!
11 Geduldig habe ich euch zugehört
und darauf gewartet, dass ihr treffende Worte findet
und Hiob eine passende Antwort gebt.
12 Ich habe euer Gespräch aufmerksam verfolgt –
doch keiner von euch konnte ihn zurechtweisen
und seine Erklärungen entkräften.
13 Sagt jetzt nur nicht:
›Natürlich sind wir weise –
doch ihn widerlegen,
das soll Gott tun, nicht ein Mensch!‹
14 Hiobs Reden waren nicht gegen mich gerichtet,
und nicht mit euren Worten werde ich ihm begegnen.
15 Ihr seid am Ende,
ihr habt nichts mehr zu sagen,
euch fehlen die Worte!
16 Soll ich etwa noch länger warten,
nur weil ihr euch in Schweigen hüllt,
weil ihr dasteht und nichts mehr zu erwidern habt?
17 Nein, jetzt bin ich an der Reihe!
Ich will Hiob Antwort geben
aus meinem reichen Wissensschatz!
18 Denn ich kann meine Gedanken nicht länger zurückhalten,
der Geist in mir drängt mich zum Reden.
19 Es gärt in mir wie neuer Wein
im fest verschlossenen Lederschlauch:
Ich platze fast!
20 Ich muss jetzt etwas sagen, dann wird mir leichter!
Ich kann nicht länger an mich halten!
21 Keinen von euch werde ich bevorzugen,
keinem nach dem Munde reden,
22 nein, vom Schmeicheln halte ich nichts!
Sonst würde mich mein Schöpfer bald aus dem Leben reißen!«
Job 32
English Standard Version
Job 32
English Standard Version
Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
32 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was (A)righteous in his own eyes. 2 Then Elihu the son of Barachel (B)the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned with anger. He burned with anger at Job because he justified himself (C)rather than God. 3 He burned with anger also at Job's three friends because they had found no answer, although they had (D)declared Job to be in the wrong. 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he. 5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, he burned with anger.
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said:
“I am young in years,
and you are (E)aged;
therefore I was timid and afraid
to declare my opinion to you.
7 I said, ‘Let days speak,
and many years teach wisdom.’
8 But it is (F)the spirit in man,
(G)the breath of the Almighty, that makes him (H)understand.
9 (I)It is not the old[a] who are wise,
nor the aged who understand what is right.
10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me;
let me also declare my opinion.’
11 “Behold, I waited for your words,
I listened for your wise sayings,
while you searched out what to say.
12 I gave you my attention,
and, behold, there was none among you who refuted Job
or who answered his words.
13 Beware (J)lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom;
God may vanquish him, not a man.’
14 He has not directed his words against me,
and I will not answer him with your speeches.
15 “They are dismayed; they answer no more;
they have not a word to say.
16 And shall I wait, because they do not speak,
because they stand there, and answer no more?
17 I also will answer with my share;
I also will declare my opinion.
18 For I am full of words;
the spirit within me constrains me.
19 Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent;
like new (K)wineskins ready to burst.
20 (L)I must speak, that I may find (M)relief;
I must open my lips and answer.
21 I will not (N)show partiality to any man
or use flattery toward any person.
22 For I do not know how to flatter,
else my Maker would soon take me away.
Footnotes
- Job 32:9 Hebrew many [in years]
Job 32
New International Version
Job 32
New International Version
Elihu
32 So these three men stopped answering Job,(A) because he was righteous in his own eyes.(B) 2 But Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite,(C) of the family of Ram, became very angry with Job for justifying himself(D) rather than God.(E) 3 He was also angry with the three friends,(F) because they had found no way to refute Job,(G) and yet had condemned him.[a](H) 4 Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he.(I) 5 But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.
6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said:
“I am young in years,
and you are old;(J)
that is why I was fearful,
not daring to tell you what I know.
7 I thought, ‘Age should speak;
advanced years should teach wisdom.’(K)
8 But it is the spirit[b](L) in a person,
the breath of the Almighty,(M) that gives them understanding.(N)
9 It is not only the old[c] who are wise,(O)
not only the aged(P) who understand what is right.(Q)
10 “Therefore I say: Listen to me;(R)
I too will tell you what I know.(S)
11 I waited while you spoke,
I listened to your reasoning;
while you were searching for words,
12 I gave you my full attention.
But not one of you has proved Job wrong;
none of you has answered his arguments.(T)
13 Do not say, ‘We have found wisdom;(U)
let God, not a man, refute(V) him.’
14 But Job has not marshaled his words against me,(W)
and I will not answer him with your arguments.
15 “They are dismayed and have no more to say;
words have failed them.(X)
16 Must I wait, now that they are silent,
now that they stand there with no reply?
17 I too will have my say;
I too will tell what I know.(Y)
18 For I am full of words,
and the spirit(Z) within me compels me;(AA)
19 inside I am like bottled-up wine,
like new wineskins ready to burst.(AB)
20 I must speak and find relief;
I must open my lips and reply.(AC)
21 I will show no partiality,(AD)
nor will I flatter anyone;(AE)
22 for if I were skilled in flattery,
my Maker(AF) would soon take me away.(AG)
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