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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

Also his wrath was kindled against his three friends, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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

Yes, I gave you my full attention, But there was no one who convinced Job, Or who answered his words, among you.

For he has not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

Behold, he finds occasions against me, He counts me for his enemy:

Why do you strive against him, Because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?

That he may withdraw man from his purpose, And hide pride from man.

He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.

He is chastened also with pain on his bed, With continual strife in his bones;

So that his life abhors bread, And his soul dainty food.

His flesh is so consumed away, that it can't be seen; His bones that were not seen stick out.

Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, And his life to the destroyers.

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; He returns to the days of his youth.

He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, So that he sees his face with joy: He restores to man his righteousness.

To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

For the work of a man will he render to him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.

If he set his heart on himself, If he gathered to himself his spirit and his breath;

Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, Nor regards the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.