English Revised Version

Job 32:8-19 English Revised Version (ERV)

8. But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

9. It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment.

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

11. Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

12. Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.

13. Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

14. For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

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

16. And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?

17. I also will answer my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

18. For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.

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