איוב לבJob 32

These three men ceased replying to Job, for he considered himself right.

Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry—angry at Job because he thought himself right against God.

He was angry as well at his three friends, because they found no reply, but merely condemned Job.

Elihu waited out Job’s speech, for they were all older than he.

But when Elihu saw that the three men had nothing to reply, he was angry.

Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said in reply:I have but few years, while you are old;Therefore I was too awestruck and fearfulTo hold forth among you.

I thought, “Let age speak;Let advanced years declare wise things.”

But truly it is the spirit in mortals,The breath of Shaddai, that gives them understanding.

It is not the aged who are wise,The elders, who understand how to judge.

Therefore I say, “Listen to me;I too would hold forth.”

Here I have waited out your speeches,I have given ear to your insights,While you probed the issues;

But as I attended to you,I saw that none of you could argue with Job,Or offer replies to his statements.

I fear you will say, “We have found the wise course;God will defeat him, not other people.”

He did not set out his case against me,Nor shall I use your reasons to reply to him.

They have been broken and can no longer reply;Words fail them.

I have waited till they stopped speaking,Till they ended and no longer replied.

Now I also would have my say;I too would like to hold forth,

For I am full of words;The wind in my belly presses me.

My belly is like wine not yet opened,Like jugs of new wine ready to burst.

Let me speak, then, and get relief;Let me open my lips and reply.

I would not show regard for anybody,Or temper my speech for the sake of any mortal;

For I do not know how to temper my speech—My Maker would soon carry me off!