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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
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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.
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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
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Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
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When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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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.
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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
job:33:4 The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
job:34:14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
gen:2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
job:33:4 The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
1ki:3:12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
1ki:4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
job:35:11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
job:38:36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
pro:2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
dan:1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
dan:2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
32:8 (tw) 但在人裡面有靈、全能者的氣使人有聰明。
32:8 (cn) 但在人里面有灵,全能者的气使趟有聪明。
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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
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Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
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When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
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I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
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For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
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Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
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I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
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Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
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For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.