The Book of Job, Chapter 32, Verse 15

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

King James Version

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

American Standard Version

They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.

New English Translation

Job’s Friends Failed to Answer“They are dismayed and cannot answer any more; they have nothing left to say.

World English Bible

"They are amazed. They answer no more. They don't have a word to say.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

My words [shall be of] the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.