Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 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.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
— Job 32 | King James Version (KJV)
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Cross References: Genesis 22:21; Genesis 41:38; Leviticus 19:15; 1 Kings 12:6; Job 4:2; Job 4:17; Job 10:7; Job 12:10; Job 13:8; Job 15:10; Job 31:40; Job 33:1; Jeremiah 6:11; Matthew 9:17
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Job 32:1-22 (JDV)
Job 32:1 So these three men quit answering Job because he was righteous in his own eyes.Job 32:2 Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite from the family of Ram became angry. He was angry at Job because he had justified his throat rather than God.Job 32:3 He was also angry at Job’s three friends because they had found…
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Falling in Love with the Sound of Your Own Voice
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned with anger. He burned with anger at Job because he justified himself rather than God. 3 He burned with anger also at Job’s three friends because they had found no answer, although they had declared Job to be in the wrong. 4 Now Elihu had…
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The Interest Here by disapparater
Summary:
Draco has his own morning show on the wireless, which he loves; an ambitious assistant, whom he needs; and days in The Tea Shop, where he relaxes. He also has a new caller on the show, whom he finds bloody annoying.
Rating: Teen and Up
Word Count: 9,408
Link to Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5107175
My Thoughts: Life has been a little unsettled lately and it's been hard to find the time to read. In the middle of all the chaos, The Interest Here was like a little oasis that calmed and soothed me. Much like the warm cups of tea Draco drinks in this story, this fic kept me feeling cozy and indulged me with so much sweetness.
Painting: Heroic Landscape with Rainbow by Joseph Anton Koch
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