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The Book of Job, Chapter 32, Verse 2

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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he [was] righteous in his own eyes.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
New English Translation
Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry. He was angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God.
World English Bible
Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God.
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.
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Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they [were] elder than he.
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When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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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.
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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, [there was] none of you that convinced Job, [or] that answered his words: