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Job 32:1
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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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Job 32:2
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Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
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Job 32:3
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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Job 32:4
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Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
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Job 32:5
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And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
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Job 32:6
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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.
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Job 32:7
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I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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Job 32:8
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But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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Job 32:9
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It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
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Job 32:10
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
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Job 32:11
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Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
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Job 32:12
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Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.
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Job 32:13
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Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:
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Job 32:14
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For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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Job 32:15
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They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.
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Job 32:16
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And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
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Job 32:17
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I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.
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Job 32:18
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For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.
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Job 32:19
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Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
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Job 32:20
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I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
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Job 32:21
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Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
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Job 32:22
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For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away.
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