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7 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit {ruach} in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. 9 It is not only the old (many) who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. 10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ 11 Indeed, I waited while you⁺ spoke; I listened to your⁺ reasoning; as you⁺ searched for words, 12 I paid you⁺ full attention. But no one proved Job (hated) wrong; not one of you⁺ rebutted his arguments. 13 So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’ 14 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your⁺ arguments. 15 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them. 16 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply? 17 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know. 18 For I am full of words, and my spirit {ruach} within me compels me. 19 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin. 20 I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond. 21 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man. 22 For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant. Job 32:7-22, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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