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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes

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Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than G-d

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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job

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Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he

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And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled

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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not declare you mine opinion

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I said: 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding

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It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment

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Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.

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Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say

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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you

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Beware lest ye say: 'We have found wisdom; G-d may vanquish him, not man!

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For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches

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They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them

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And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more

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I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion

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For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me

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Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst

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I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer

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Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man

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For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away