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But he saw that the three men didn’t have anything more to say. So he was very angry.

Elihu the Buzite, the son of Barakel, said,

“I’m young, and you are old.
    So I was afraid to tell you what I know.
I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak first.
    Those who have lived for many years
    should teach people how to be wise.’

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But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.

So 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.
I thought, ‘Age should speak;
    advanced years should teach wisdom.’(B)

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