Elihu

² This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,

³ and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

⁴ Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

⁵ But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

⁶ So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

¹ Then Elihu continued:

² “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

¹ And Elihu went on to say:

² “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’

¹ And Elihu continued:

² “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.