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Job · Chapter 32
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he
was righteous in his own eyes.
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 Elohim.
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
When Elihu saw that
there was no answer in the mouth of
these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But
there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are not
always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold,
there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: Elohim thrusteth him down, not man.
Now he hath not directed
his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still,
and
answered no more;)
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
Behold, my belly
is as wine
which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
For I know not to give flattering titles;
in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
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Job · Chapter 33
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
My words
shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
The Spirit of Elohim hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
If thou canst answer me, set
thy words in order before me, stand up.
Behold, I
am according to thy wish in Elohim’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of
thy words,
saying,
I am clean without transgression, I
am innocent; neither
is there iniquity in me.
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
Behold,
in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that Elohim is greater than man.
Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
For Elohim speaketh once, yea twice,
yet man perceiveth it not.
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
That he may withdraw man
from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
He keepeth back his nephesh from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong
pain:
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his nephesh dainty meat.
His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones
that were not seen stick out.
Yea, his nephesh draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he shall return to the days of his youth:
He shall pray unto Elohim, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
He looketh upon men, and
if any say, I have sinned, and perverted
that which was right, and it profited me not;
He will deliver his nephesh from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Lo, all these
things worketh Elohim oftentimes with man,
To bring back his nephesh from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
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Job · Chapter 34
Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
Hear my words, O ye wise
men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what
is good.
For Job hath said, I am righteous: and Elohim hath taken away my judgment.
Should I lie against my right? my wound
is incurable without transgression.
What man
is like Job,
who drinketh up scorning like water?
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with Elohim.
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from Elohim,
that he should do wickedness; and
from the Almighty,
that he should commit iniquity.
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to
his ways.
Yea, surely Elohim will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
If he set his heart upon man,
if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
If now
thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Is it fit to say to a king,
Thou art wicked?
and to princes,
Ye are ungodly?
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all
are
the work of his hands.
In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
For his eyes
are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
For he will not lay upon man more
than right; that he should enter into judgment with Elohim.
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth
them
in the night, so that they are destroyed.
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth
his face, who then can behold him? whether
it be done
against a nation, or against a man only:
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Surely it is meet to be said unto Elohim, I have borne
chastisement,
I will not offend
any more:
That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words
were without wisdom.
My desire
is that Job may be tried unto the end because of
his answers for wicked men.
For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth
his hands
among us, and multiplieth his words against Elohim.