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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.
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And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation: now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before God.
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And he was angry with his friends, because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job.
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So Eliu waited while Job was speaking because they were his elders that were speaking.
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But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.
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Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient, therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.
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For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
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But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
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They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
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Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.
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For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.
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And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words.
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Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.
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He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.
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They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.
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Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, and answered no more:
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I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.
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For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.
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Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.
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I will speak and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.
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I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.
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For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.
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