36 Elihu continued:

“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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Elihu Concludes His Arguments

36 Elihu responded again and said:

“Be patient with me a moment longer,
    and I’ll show you that there’s more to say on God’s behalf.
I’ll take what I know to its logical conclusion[a]
    and ascribe righteousness to my Creator,
because what I have to say isn’t deceptive,
    and the one who has perfect knowledge is with you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:3 Lit. I’ll bring my knowledge from a long ways away