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Be patient a while longer;
I have something else to say
    in God's defense.
God always does right—
and this knowledge
    comes straight from God.[a]
You can rest assured
    that what I say is true.

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Footnotes

  1. 36.3 comes straight from God: The Hebrew text has “comes from a distant place,” which refers to the place where God lives; Elihu is claiming that he learned this from God.

“Bear with me a little longer and I will show you
    that there is more to be said in God’s behalf.
I get my knowledge from afar;(A)
    I will ascribe justice to my Maker.(B)
Be assured that my words are not false;(C)
    one who has perfect knowledge(D) is with you.(E)

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