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Job 32:1-22 (AMP)

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¹ SO THESE three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous (upright and in right standing with God) in his own eyes. ² Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became indignant. His indignation was kindled against Job because he justified himself rather than God . ³ Also against three friends was anger kindled, because they had found no answer , and yet they had declared him to be in the wrong . ⁴ Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he. ⁵ But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. ⁶ Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said, I am young, and you are aged; for that reason I was timid and restrained and dared not declare my opinion to you. ⁷ I said, Age should speak, and a multitude of years should teach wisdom . ⁸ But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives men understanding. ⁹ It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice. ¹⁰ So I say, Listen to me; I also will give you my opinion and my knowledge. ¹¹ You see, I waited for your words, I listened to your wise reasons, while you searched out what to say. ¹² Yes, I paid attention to what you said, and behold, not one of you convinced Job or made replies to his words . ¹³ Beware lest you say, We have found wisdom; God thrusts down , not man . ¹⁴ Now has not directed his words against me , neither will I answer him with speeches like yours. ¹⁵ are amazed and embarrassed, they answer no more; they have not a thing to say . ¹⁶ And shall I wait, because they say nothing but stand still and answer no more? ¹⁷ I also will answer my part; I also will declare my opinion and my knowledge. ¹⁸ For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me. ¹⁹ My breast is as wine that has no vent; like new wineskins, it is ready to burst. ²⁰ I must speak, that I may get relief and be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer. ²¹ I will not be influenced by respect for any man's person and show partiality, neither will I flatter any man. ²² For I know not how to flatter, my Maker would soon take me away.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Self Righteousness - Job - men stopped answering him because he was righteous in his own eyes
(v. 4) Humility - Elihu - waited before speaking because they were older than he
(v. 5) Humility - Elihu - waited before speaking because they were older than he
(v. 6) Humility - Elihu - waited before speaking because they were older than he
(v. 7) Humility - Elihu - waited before speaking because they were older than he

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 18) Unexpected Wisdom (2015-08-31)

Definition(s):
Barachel (Bar-akh-el): that bows before God
Elihu (El-eye-hew): he is my God himself
Job (Johb): he that weeps or cries
Buzite (Buzz-ight):
So (Soh):