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So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said, "I am young in years and you are old; Therefore I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think.

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.

"I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

"But it is a spirit that is in mankind, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

"The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.