1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. 12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man. 14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. 22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
1 因为约伯自以为义， 于是这三个人就不再回答他。
2 那时， 布西人兰族巴拉迦的儿子以利户发怒了； 他向约伯发怒， 因为他在 神面前自以为义。
3 他又向约伯的三个朋友发怒， 因为他们虽然仍以约伯为有罪， 却找不到回答的话来。
4 以利户等待着要向约伯说话， 因为他们的年纪都比以利户大。
5 以利户一见这三个人的口里无话回答， 他就发怒了。
6 布西人巴拉迦的儿子以利户回答说： "我年纪轻， 你们年纪大， 因此我拘束畏惧， 不敢向你们表达我的意见。
7 我心里想： ‘年长的当先说话， 寿高的当以智慧教训人。’
8 但是在人心里面有灵， 全能者的气息使人有聪明。
9 年纪大的不都有智慧， 年老的不都能明白是非，
10 因此我说： ‘你们要听我说话， 我也要说出我的意见。’
11 你们砌词说话的时候， 我等待着你们的话， 留心听你们的理论。
12 我留意听你们， 不料， 你们中间没有人能驳倒约伯， 驳回他所说的话。
13 你们不要说： ‘我们寻得了智慧； 能胜过他的， 是 神， 不是人。’
14 约伯没有用他的话攻击我， 我也不用你们的话回答他。
15 他们惊惶失措， 不再回应， 他们没有什么可说的话了。
16 因为他们不说话， 因为他们站着不再回应， 我就等待吗？
17 我也要回答我的一份话， 我也要表达我的意见，
18 因为我充满了要说的话， 我里面的灵催逼我说出来。
19 我里面如盛酒的囊， 没有出气的地方， 又如新酒袋， 快要破裂。
20 我要说话， 使我可以舒畅， 我要开口回答。
21 我必不徇人的情面， 也不奉承人，
22 因为我不晓得怎样奉承。不然， 我的创造主很快就把我除去。"