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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
32:2
 
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.
32:3
 
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
32:4
 
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
32:5
 
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
32:6
 
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.
32:7
 
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
32:8
 
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
32:9
 
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
32:10
 
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
32:11
 
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
32:12
 
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
32:14
 
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
32:15
 
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
32:16
 
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
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I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
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For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
32:19
 
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
32:20
 
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
32:21
 
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
32:22
 
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

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John Wesley's Notes
Explanation posted by John Wesley on 2007-01-01 00:00:00
Some account of Elihu, and his sentiments concerning the dispute between Job and his friends, ver. 1-5. He excuses his own youth, ver. 6-10. and pleads, that he had heard all they had to say, ver. 11-13. That he had something new to offer, ver. 14-17. Could not refrain from speaking, ver. 18-20. And would speak impartially, ver. 21, 22.
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