Job 32:5-7

King James Version

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.

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Job 32:5-7

New King James Version

⁵When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused.

⁶So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said:

“I am ^(A)young in years, and you are very old;
Therefore I was afraid,
And dared not declare my opinion to you.
⁷I said, ^[a]‘Age should speak,
And multitude of years should teach wisdom.’

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Footnotes

Job 32:7 Lit. Days, i.e., years

Job 32:5-7

New International Version

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;^(A)
that is why I was fearful,
    not daring to tell you what I know.
⁷I thought, ‘Age should speak;
    advanced years should teach wisdom.’^(B)