Job 32 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Job 32Elihu Rebukes Job’s Friends

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4Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.

5But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry.

6 that makes for understanding.

9 who are wise

nor the aged who understand what is right.

10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me;

let me also declare my opinion.’

11 Job 5.27 “See, I waited for your words;

I listened for your wise sayings

while you searched out what to say.

12I gave you my attention,

but there was, in fact, no one who confuted Job,

no one among you who answered his words.

13 Jer 9.23 Yet do not say, ‘We have found wisdom;

God may vanquish him, not a human.’

14He has not directed his words against me,

and I will not answer him with your speeches.

15“They are dismayed; they answer no more;

they have not a word to say.

16And am I to wait because they do not speak,

because they stand there and answer no more?

17I also will give my answer;

I also will declare my opinion.

18 Acts 18.5 For I am full of words;

the spirit within me constrains me.

19 Acts 9.17 My belly is indeed like wine that has no vent;

like new wineskins, it is ready to burst.

20I must speak, so that I may find relief;

I must open my lips and answer.

21 Lev 19.15; Mt 22.16 I will not show partiality to any person

or use flattery toward anyone.

22 1 Thess 2.5 For I do not know how to flatter—

or my Maker would soon put an end to me!