Chapter 32

Eliu a young man, being angry that Job persisted in his opinion, and that his three friends could not convince him, ℣.8 taketh upon him to confute Job, which they could not do.

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   But these three men omitted to answer Job, for that he seemed just to himself.

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   And Eliu the son of Barachel a Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and took indignation: and he was angry against Job, for that he said himself to be just before God.

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   Moreover against his friends he had indignation, for that they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job.

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   Therefore Eliu expected Job speaking, because they were his elders that spake.

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   But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was wrath exceedingly.

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   And Eliu the son of Barachel a Buzite answering, said: I am younger in time, and you more ancient, therefore casting down my head, I was afraid to shew you my sentence.

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   For I hoped that longer age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

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   But as I see, there is a Spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Omnipotent giveth understanding.

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   They of many years are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

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    Therefore will I speak: Hear ye me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

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    For I have expected your words, I have heard your wisdom, as long as you contended in words.

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    And as long as I thought you said somewhat, I considered: but as I see, here is none of you that can reprove Job, and answer to his words.

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    Lest perhaps you may say: We have found wisdom, God hath rejected him, not man.

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    He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.

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    They were afraid, and answered no more, and they have taken away talk from themselves.

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    Therefore because I have expected, and they spake not: they stood, and answered no more:

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    I also will answer my part, & will shew my knowledge.

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    For I am full of words, and the spirit of my belly straiteneth me.

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    Behold, my belly is as new wine without a vent, which breaketh new vessels.

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    I will speak, and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.

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    I will not accept the person of a man, & I will not make God equal to man.

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    For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my maker will take me away.