4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he. 5 But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled. 6 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. 7 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
Job 32:4–7
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Job 35:1–2
1 And Elihu went on to say: 2 “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’
Job 36:1–2
1 And Elihu continued: 2 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
Job 34:1–2
1 Then Elihu continued: 2 “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.
Job 29:20–22
20 My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’ 21 Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. 22 After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.
Job 25:1–2
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.
Job 8:1–2
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.
Job 18:1–2
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
Job 29:7–9
7 When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, 8 the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. 9 The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.
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