Job 32:15-22

¶“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer; The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu]. “And shall I wait, because they say nothing, But stand still and say no more? “I too will give my share of answers; I too will express my opinion and share my knowledge. “For I am full of words; The spirit within me constrains me. “My belly is like unvented wine; Like new wineskins it is about to burst. “I must speak so that I may get relief; I will open my lips and answer. “I will not [I warn you] be partial to any man [that is, let my respect for you mitigate what I say]; Nor flatter any man. “For I do not know how to flatter, [in an appropriate way, and I fear that], My Maker would soon take me away.