7. For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
8. But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
9. They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
10. Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.
11. For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.
12. And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words.
13. Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.
14. He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.
15. They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.
16. Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, and answered no more:
17. I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.
18. For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.