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Job 32:4-10
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Job 32:4-10
Easy-to-Read Version
4 Elihu was the youngest one there, so he had waited until everyone finished talking. 5 But when he saw that Job’s three friends had nothing more to say, his anger forced him to speak. 6 So here’s what Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said:
“I am only a young man, and you are all older.
That is why I was afraid to tell you what I think.
7 I thought to myself, ‘Older people should speak first.
They have lived many years, so they have learned many things.’
8 But it is the spirit in people, the breath from God All-Powerful,
that makes them understand.
9 Old men are not the only wise people.
They are not the only ones who understand what is right.
10 “So please listen to me,
and I will tell you what I think.
Job 32:4-10
New International Version
Job 32:4-10
New International Version
4 Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he.(A) 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;(B)
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.’(C)
8 But it is the spirit[a](D) in a person,
the breath of the Almighty,(E) that gives them understanding.(F)
9 It is not only the old[b] who are wise,(G)
not only the aged(H) who understand what is right.(I)
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