1 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.

1So these three men ceased to answere Iob, because he was righteous in his owne eyes.

2Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu, the sonne of Barachel the Buzite, of the kinred of Ram: against Iob was his wrath kindled, because he iustified himselfe rather then God.

3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled: because they had found no answere, and yet had condemned Iob.

4Now Elihu had waited till Iob had spoken: because they were elder then he.

5When Elihu saw that there was no answere in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

6And Elihu the sonne of Barachel the Buzite answered and sayd: I am yong, and yee are very old, wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

7I said, Dayes should speake, and multitude of yeeres should teach wisedome.

8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almightie giueth them vnderstanding.

9Great men are not alwayes wise: neither doe the aged vnderstand iudgement.

10Therfore I sayd, Hearken to me: I also will shew mine opinion.

11Behold, I waited for your words: I gaue eare to your reasons, whilest you searched out what to say.

12Yea, I attended vnto you: and beholde, there was none of you that conuinced Iob, or that answered his words:

13Lest ye should say, We haue found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answere him with your speeches.

15They were amased, they answered no more, they left off speaking.

16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still and answered no more.)

17I sayd, I will answere also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

19Behold, my belly is as wine, which hath no vent, it is ready to burst like new bottles.

20I will speake, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lippes, and answere.

21Let me not, I pray you, accept any mans person: neither let me giue flattering titles vnto man.

22For I know not to giue flattering titles: in so doing my maker would soone take me away.

I == Job 33:9

 

II == Gen 22:21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI == Job 15:10

 

 

 

 

VIII == 1st Kings 3:12 ; 4:29 ; Job 35:11 ; 38:36 ; Prov 2:6 ; Eccl 2:26 ; Dan 1:17 ; 2:21 ; Matt 11:25 ; Matt 11:25 ; James 1:5

IX == 1st Cor 1:26

 

 

 

XIII == Jer 9:23 ; 1st Cor 1:29

XIII == Jer 9:23 ; 1st Cor 1:29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XXI == Lev 19:15 ; Deut 1:17 ; 16:19 ; Prov 24:23 ; Matt 22:16

 

 

1 Then the three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 But the anger of Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled. He was angry with Job for considering himself rather than God to be in the right.

3 He was angry also with the three friends because they had not found a good answer and had not condemned Job.

4 But since these men were older than he, Elihu bided his time before addressing Job.

5 When, however, Elihu saw that there was no reply in the mouths of the three men, his wrath was inflamed.

6 So Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite, spoke out and said: I am young and you are very old; therefore I held back and was afraid to declare to you my knowledge.

7 Days should speak, I thought, and many years teach wisdom!

8 But it is a spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

9 It is not those of many days who are wise, nor the aged who understand the right.

10 Therefore I say, hearken to me; let me too set forth my knowledge!

11 Behold, I have waited for your discourses, and have given ear to your arguments.

12 Yes, I followed you attentively as you searched out what to say; And behold, there is none who has convicted Job, not one of you who could refute his statements.

13 Yet do not say, "We have met wisdom. God may vanquish him but not man!"

14 For had he addressed his words to me, I should not then have answered him as you have done.

15 They are dismayed, they make no more reply; words fail them.

16 Must I wait? Now that they speak no more, and have ceased to make reply,

17 I too will speak my part; I also will show my knowledge!

18 For I am full of matters to utter; the spirit within me compels me.

19 Like a new wineskin with wine under pressure, my bosom is ready to burst.

20 Let me speak and obtain relief; let me open my lips, and make reply.

21 I would not be partial to anyone, nor give flattering titles to any.

22 For I know nought of flattery; if I did, my Maker would soon take me away.

v 1-5. Job had effectually silenced his three antagonists and God had not spoken to him, so young Elihu gives his input. According to custom, he had waited to speak until the others finished, out of respect to their age. He was related to Abraham and  brother of Uz, Job’s area (See my comments on 1:1). He was angry with the other three for their unjust criticism of Job, and angry with him for his self righteousness.

 

 

 

 

v 6-10. Elihu had respectfully withheld speaking, but points out that God gives understanding to the young as well, so he asks them to listen while he speaks. He makes that request seven more times, 33:1, 31, 33; 34:2,10, 16; 37:14.

 

 

 

 

v 11-14. Elihu observed that they had not been able to convince Job of sin, so they should allow God to do that. Job had not argued with him, so would not use their arguments against him.

 

 

 

 

 

v 15-20. Elihu had been so full of ideas from the spirit within, not the Holy Spirit, that he was about to burst, and had to speak. That would relieve and refresh him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

v 21,22. He would not incur God’s displeasure by taking sides or using flattery.