1SO these three men who wanted to condemn Job ceased answering him, because he was found righteous in their eyes. 2Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry; so his wrath against Job kindled, because he justified himself more than God. 3His wrath also kindled against his three friends, because they had found no answer to Job so that they might condemn him. 4Now Elihu had waited to correct Job with words, because the other men were older than he. 5When Elihu saw that these three were unable to answer Job, then he was incensed.

6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, Because I am younger than you in days and you are old, therefore I was afraid, and did not dare to show you my knowledge.

7For I said, Days should speak, and the multitude of years should teach wisdom.

8Truly, there is a spirit in men; and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

9It is not age that makes men wise; nor do the aged always understand judgment.

10Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will show you my knowledge.

11Behold, I kept silent while you spoke; I gave ear until you made an end of speaking, while you searched for words.

12Yea, I understood your testimony, and, behold, there was none of you that could reprove Job, or that could answer his words,

13So that you could not say, We have found wisdom. God has smitten him, not man.

14Now Job has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

15They were silent, they answered him no more; their words were all spent, so they held their peace;

16They did not speak; they stood still, and answered him no more.

17I will answer also on my part; I also will show my knowledge.

18For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.

19Behold, I cannot restrain myself, nor can I find relief; I can no longer hold myself from talking.

20I will speak so that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

21I will not be partial toward any person, neither will I be ashamed of the presence of any one.

22For I do not know what shame is; else would my Almighty One soon take me away.