3. He was angry also with the three friends because they had not found a good answer and had not condemned Job.
4. But since these men were older than he, Elihu bided his time before addressing Job.
5. When, however, Elihu saw that there was no reply in the mouths of the three men, his wrath was inflamed.
6. So Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said:I am young and you are very old;therefore I held back and was afraidto declare to you my knowledge.
7. I thought, days should speak,and many years teach wisdom!
8. But there is a spirit in human beings,the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.
9. It is not those of many days who are wise,nor the aged who understand the right.