Job.32.1
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch--wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt.
Job.32.1
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Job.32.1
So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Job.32.1
Job's three friends refused to reply further to him because he kept insisting on his innocence.
Job.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.
Job.32.2
Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for pitting his righteousness against God's.
Job.32.2
But Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God.
Job.32.2
Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God.
Job.32.2
Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him.
Job.32.3
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Job.32.3
He was also angry with the three friends because they had neither come up with an answer nor proved Job wrong.
Job.32.3
He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.
Job.32.3
Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Job.32.3
He was also angry with Job's three friends because they had condemned God by their inability to answer Job's arguments.
Job.32.4
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
Job.32.4
Elihu had waited with Job while they spoke because they were all older than he.
Job.32.4
Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he.
Job.32.4
Now because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job.
Job.32.4
Elihu had waited for the others to speak because they were older than he.
Job.32.5
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
Job.32.5
But when he saw that the three other men had exhausted their arguments, he exploded with pent-up anger.
Job.32.5
But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.
Job.32.5
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused.
Job.32.5
But when he saw that they had no further reply, he spoke out angrily.
Job.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.
Job.32.6
This is what Elihu, son of Barakel the Buzite, said: "I'm a young man, and you are all old and experienced. That's why I kept quiet and held back from joining the discussion.
Job.32.6
So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: "I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I was fearful, not daring to tell you what I know.
Job.32.6
So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: "I am young in years, and you are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And dared not declare my opinion to you.
Job.32.6
Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said, "I am young and you are old, so I held back and did not dare to tell you what I think.
Job.32.7
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Job.32.7
I kept thinking, "Experience will tell. The longer you live, the wiser you become.'
Job.32.7
I thought, 'Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.'
Job.32.7
I said, "Age should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
Job.32.7
I thought, `Those who are older should speak, for wisdom comes with age.'
Job.32.8
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Job.32.8
But I see I was wrong--it's God's Spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty One, that makes wise human insight possible.
Job.32.8
But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Job.32.8
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.
Job.32.8
Surely it is God's Spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent.
Job.32.9
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Job.32.9
The experts have no corner on wisdom; getting old doesn't guarantee good sense.
Job.32.9
It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.
Job.32.9
Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand justice.
Job.32.9
But sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.
Job.32.10
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
Job.32.10
So I've decided to speak up. Listen well! I'm going to tell you exactly what I think.
Job.32.10
"Therefore I say: Listen to me; I too will tell you what I know.
Job.32.10
"Therefore I say, "Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion.'
Job.32.10
So listen to me and let me express my opinion.
Job.32.11
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Job.32.11
"I hung on your words while you spoke, listened carefully to your arguments. While you searched for the right words,
Job.32.11
I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words,
Job.32.11
Indeed I waited for your words, I listened to your reasonings, while you searched out what to say.
Job.32.11
"I have waited all this time, listening very carefully to your arguments, listening to you grope for words.
Job.32.12
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
Job.32.12
I was all ears. And now what have you proved? Nothing. Nothing you say has even touched Job.
Job.32.12
I gave you my full attention. But not one of you has proved Job wrong; none of you has answered his arguments.
Job.32.12
I paid close attention to you; And surely not one of you convinced Job, Or answered his words--
Job.32.12
I have listened, but not one of you has refuted Job or answered his arguments.
Job.32.13
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Job.32.13
And don't excuse yourselves by saying, "We've done our best. Now it's up to God to talk sense into him.'
Job.32.13
Do not say, 'We have found wisdom; let God refute him, not man.'
Job.32.13
Lest you say, "We have found wisdom'; God will vanquish him, not man.
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And don't tell me, `He is too wise for us. Only God can convince him.'
Job.32.14
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Job.32.14
Job has yet to contend with me. And rest assured, I won't be using your arguments!
Job.32.14
But Job has not marshaled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.
Job.32.14
Now he has not directed his words against me; So I will not answer him with your words.
Job.32.14
If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with that kind of logic!
Job.32.15
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
Job.32.15
"Do you three have nothing else to say? Of course you don't! You're total frauds!
Job.32.15
"They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them.
Job.32.15
"They are dismayed and answer no more; Words escape them.
Job.32.15
You sit there baffled, with no further response.
Job.32.16
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Job.32.16
Why should I wait any longer, now that you're stopped dead in your tracks?
Job.32.16
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply?
Job.32.16
And I have waited, because they did not speak, Because they stood still and answered no more.
Job.32.16
Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent?
Job.32.17
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Job.32.17
I'm ready to speak my piece. That's right! It's my turn--and it's about time!
Job.32.17
I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know.
Job.32.17
I also will answer my part, I too will declare my opinion.
Job.32.17
No, I will say my piece. I will speak my mind. I surely will.
Job.32.18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
Job.32.18
I've got a lot to say, and I'm bursting to say it.
Job.32.18
For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me;
Job.32.18
For I am full of words; The spirit within me compels me.
Job.32.18
For I am pent up and full of words, and the spirit within me urges me on.
Job.32.19
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Job.32.19
The pressure has built up, like lava beneath the earth. I'm a volcano ready to blow.
Job.32.19
inside I am like bottled-up wine, like new wineskins ready to burst.
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Indeed my belly is like wine that has no vent; It is ready to burst like new wineskins.
Job.32.19
I am like a wine cask without a vent. My words are ready to burst out!
Job.32.20
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
Job.32.20
I have to speak--I have no choice. I have to say what's on my heart,
Job.32.20
I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and reply.
Job.32.20
I will speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer.
Job.32.20
I must speak to find relief, so let me give my answers.
Job.32.21
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
Job.32.21
And I'm going to say it straight--the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Job.32.21
I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter any man;
Job.32.21
Let me not, I pray, show partiality to anyone; Nor let me flatter any man.
Job.32.21
I won't play favorites or try to flatter anyone.
Job.32.22
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Job.32.22
I was never any good at bootlicking; my Maker would make short work of me if I started in now!
Job.32.22
for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.
Job.32.22
For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.
Job.32.22
And if I tried, my Creator would soon do away with me.
