1. Elihu also proceeded, and said,
2. Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to say on God's behalf.
3. I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
4. For truly my words are not false: one that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
5. Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength of understanding.
6. He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth to the afflicted their right.
7. He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings upon the throne he setteth them for ever, and they are exalted.
8. And if they be bound in fetters, and be taken in the cords of affliction;
9. Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
10. He openeth also their ear to instruction, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
11. If they hearken and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.