Catholic Public Domain Version

Job 32:2-11 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

2. And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God.

3. Moreover, he was indignant with his friends because they had not found a reasonable response, except in so far as they condemned Job.

4. Therefore, Eliu waited while Job was talking, for these were his elders that were speaking.

5. But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.

6. And so Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite responded by saying: I am younger in years, and you are more ancient; therefore, I kept my head low, for I was afraid to reveal to you my opinion.

7. For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8. But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.

9. The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.

10. Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom.

11. For I have endured your words; I have paid attention to your deliberations, while you were being argumentative with words.