1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. (Job 33:9)2Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned with anger. He burned with anger at Job because he justified himself rather than God. (Ge 22:21; Job 4:17; Job 34:5; Job 35:2; Job 40:8; Jer 25:23)3He burned with anger also at Job’s three friends because they had found no answer, although they had declared Job to be in the wrong. (Job 8:6; Job 22:5)4Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.5And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, he burned with anger.6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: “I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. (Job 15:10)7I said, ‘Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.’8But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand. (Ge 2:7; 1Ki 3:12; 1Ki 4:29; Job 33:4; Job 34:14; Job 35:11; Job 38:36; Job 39:17; Pr 2:6; Ec 2:26; Da 1:17; Da 2:21; Jas 1:5)9It is not the old[1] who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right. (Job 12:20; Mt 11:25; 1Co 1:26)10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’11“Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.12I gave you my attention, and, behold, there was none among you who refuted Job or who answered his words.13Beware lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not a man.’ (Jer 9:23)14He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.15“They are dismayed; they answer no more; they have not a word to say.16And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?17I also will answer with my share; I also will declare my opinion.18For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.19Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst. (Jos 9:4; Mt 9:17)20I must speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer. (1Sa 16:23; Ps 39:3)21I will not show partiality to any man or use flattery toward any person. (Le 19:15)22For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.
1So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.2But Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God.3He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.[1]4Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he.5But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.6So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: ‘I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I was fearful, not daring to tell you what I know.7I thought, “Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.”8But it is the spirit[2] in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.9It is not only the old[3] who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.10‘Therefore I say: listen to me; I too will tell you what I know.11I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words,12I gave you my full attention. But not one of you has proved Job wrong; none of you has answered his arguments.13Do not say, “We have found wisdom; let God, not a man, refute him.”14But Job has not marshalled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.15‘They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them.16Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply?17I too will have my say; I too will tell what I know.18For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me;19inside I am like bottled-up wine, like new wineskins ready to burst.20I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and reply.21I will show no partiality, nor will I flatter anyone;22for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.
1So the three men stopped answering Job, because he thought he was right.2But Elihu the Buzite was very angry with Job. That’s because Job said he himself was right instead of God. Elihu was the son of Barakel. He was from the family of Ram.3Elihu was also very angry with Job’s three friends. They hadn’t found any way to prove that Job was wrong. But they still said he was guilty.4Elihu had waited before he spoke to Job. That’s because the others were older than he was.5But he saw that the three men didn’t have anything more to say. So he was very angry.6Elihu the Buzite, the son of Barakel, said, ‘I’m young, and you are old. So I was afraid to tell you what I know.7I thought, “Those who are older should speak first. Those who have lived for many years should teach people how to be wise.”8But the spirit in people gives them understanding. The breath of the Mighty One gives them wisdom.9Older people aren’t the only ones who are wise. They aren’t the only ones who understand what is right.10‘So I’m saying you should listen to me. I’ll tell you what I know.11I waited while you men spoke. I listened to your reasoning. While you were searching for words,12I paid careful attention to you. But not one of you has proved that Job is wrong. None of you has answered his arguments.13Don’t claim, “We have enough wisdom to answer Job.” Let God, not a mere man, prove that he’s wrong.14Job hasn’t directed his words against me. I won’t answer him with your arguments.15‘Job, these men are afraid. They don’t have anything else to say. They’ve run out of words.16Do I have to keep on waiting, now that they are silent? They are just standing there with nothing to say.17I too have something to say. I too will tell what I know.18I’m full of words. My spirit inside me forces me to speak.19Inside I’m like wine that is bottled up. I’m like new wineskins ready to burst.20I must speak so I can feel better. I must open my mouth and reply.21I’ll treat everyone the same. I won’t praise anyone without meaning it.22If I weren’t honest when I praised people, my Maker would soon take me from this life.
Job 32
King James Version
1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.2Then 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.3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.6And 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.7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)17I said , I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man' person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
1Nun hörten jene drei Männer auf, Ijob zu entgegnen, weil er gerecht war in seinen eigenen Augen.2Da entbrannte der Zorn Elihus, des Sohnes Barachels, des Busiters aus dem Geschlecht Ram. Gegen Ijob entbrannte sein Zorn, weil er sich für gerechter hielt als Gott.3Auch gegen seine drei Freunde entbrannte sein Zorn, weil sie keine Antwort mehr gefunden und Ijob schuldig gesprochen hatten.4Elihu aber hatte Ijob gegenüber mit Worten gezögert, weil jene älter waren als er.5Doch als Elihu sah, dass die drei Männer keine Antwort mehr wussten, entbrannte sein Zorn.
Elihus Selbstvorstellung
6Da ergriff Elihu, der Sohn Barachels, der Busiter, das Wort und sprach: Noch bin ich jung an Jahren, / doch ihr seid hochbetagt; / deshalb hielt ich mich zurück und scheute mich, / euch mein Wissen zu beweisen. (Ps 119:100; Jer 1:6)7Ich dachte: Mag erst das Alter reden, / der Jahre Fülle Weisheit künden. (Job 15:10; Sir 25:4; Sir 32:7)8Jedoch, es ist der Geist im Menschen, / des Allmächtigen Hauch, der ihn verständig macht. (Ps 119:99; Pr 2:6; Da 1:17)9Nicht viele sind weise / noch Greise stets des Rechten kundig. (Wis 4:8)10Darum sage ich: Hört mich an! / Beweisen will auch ich mein Wissen.11Seht, gewartet habe ich auf eure Worte, / gelauscht auf eure klugen Sprüche, / bis ihr die rechten Worte fändet.12Ich bin euch aufmerksam gefolgt, / doch seht, keiner hat Ijob widerlegt, / keiner von euch ihm zu entgegnen vermocht.13Sagt nicht: Wir haben die Weisheit gefunden. / Gott wird ihn vertreiben, nicht ein Mensch. (Job 11:6)14Nicht gegen mich richten sich seine Reden, / nicht mit euren Worten werde ich ihm entgegnen.15Besiegt sind sie, geben keine Antwort mehr, / die Worte sind ihnen ausgegangen.16Soll ich nun warten, wenn sie nicht reden, / wenn sie dastehen, nichts mehr zu sagen wissen?17So will auch ich nun meinen Teil erwidern, / beweisen will auch ich mein Wissen.18Denn angefüllt bin ich mit Worten, / mich drängt der Geist in meiner Brust. (Pr 2:6)19Mein Inneres ist wie Wein, der keine Luft hat, / wie neue Schläuche muss es bersten. (Jer 20:9; Mt 9:17)20Reden will ich, dann wird mir leichter, / ich öffne meine Lippen und entgegne.21Ich will für niemanden Partei ergreifen / und keinem Menschen schmeicheln.22Denn ich verstehe mich nicht aufs Schmeicheln, / sonst raffte mich mein Schöpfer bald hinweg.