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Job 32:1-22 (NIV)
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1 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 But Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God. 3 He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. 4 Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he. 5 But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused. 6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: "I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I was fearful, not daring to tell you what I know. 7 I thought, `Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.' 8 But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. 9 It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right. 10 "Therefore I say: Listen to me; I too will tell you what I know. 11 I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words, 12 I gave you my full attention. But not one of you has proved Job wrong; none of you has answered his arguments. 13 Do not say, `We have found wisdom; let God refute him, not man.' 14 But Job has not marshaled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 15 "They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them. 16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply? 17 I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know. 18 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me; 19 inside I am like bottled-up wine, like new wineskins ready to burst. 20 I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and reply. 21 I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter any man; 22 for if I were skilled in flattery, 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): Elihu (El-eye-hew): he is my God himself
Job (Johb): he that weeps or cries
Buzite (Buzz-ight):