The Book of Job, Chapter 32, Verse 7

I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain;

If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

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

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.

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

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

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.

King James Version

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

American Standard Version

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

New English Translation

I said to myself,‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’

World English Bible

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.

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

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

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.