Job 32:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Job 32:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Job 32:6 in 6 Bible Translations

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Job 32:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, “I am young, and you are very old. Therefore I held back, and didn’t dare show you my opinion.”

Job 32:6 — World English Bible

Job 32:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion. ”

Job 32:6 — American Standard Version

Job 32:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answereth and saith: --Young I <FI>am<Fi> in days, and ye <FI>are<Fi> age Therefore I have feared, And am afraid of shewing you my opinion.”

Job 32:6 — Young's Literal Translation

Job 32:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are aged; wherefore I was timid, and feared to shew you what I know. ”

Job 32:6 — Darby Translation

Job 32:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Therefore Elihu the sonne of Barachel, the Buzite answered, and sayd, I am yong in yeres, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraide to shewe you mine opinion.”

Job 32:6 — Geneva Bible

Job 32:6 in Context — Job 32

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.

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What Does Job 32:6 Mean?

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