Job, 32

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Elihu speaks, criticizing Job's friends and asserting that God is just and wise.

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Elihu Speaks

1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 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 God.

3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

6 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.

7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

Commentary

Job 32 is a chapter that focuses on the dialogue between Elihu and Job. Elihu is a young man who has been listening to the conversation between Job and his three friends, and he is now ready to speak his mind. He begins by expressing his frustration with Job's friends, who have been trying to convince Job that he is wrong and that God is punishing him for his sins. Elihu believes that Job's friends have not been speaking the truth and that they have not been listening to Job's pleas for understanding. Elihu then goes on to explain that God is not punishing Job, but rather that God is trying to teach Job a lesson. He believes that God is trying to show Job that he needs to be humble and to trust in God's wisdom. Elihu also believes that God is trying to show Job that he should not be so quick to judge others. Finally, Elihu ends his speech by offering Job some advice. He tells Job to be humble and to accept God's wisdom. He also encourages Job to seek God's guidance and to trust in God's plan. Overall, Job 32 is a chapter that focuses on Elihu's advice to Job. Elihu believes that God is trying to teach Job a lesson and that Job should be humble and trust in God's wisdom. He also encourages Job to seek God's guidance and to trust in God's plan. This chapter is a reminder to us all that we should be humble and trust in God's wisdom.