---
title: Joseph Smith Translation (1867 edition)
description: Job from the Joseph Smith Translation (JST), 1867 edition.
authors:
  - Smith, Joseph, Jr.
collections:
  - joseph-smith
tags:
  - translation
published: "1867"
publisher: RLDS Publication Board
publisher_place: Plano, Illinois
publisher_note: "The title page reads: Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Joseph Smith, I. L. Rogers, E. Robinson, Publishing Committee; 1867."
edition: First edition (Plano, 1867)
language: en
type: book
chapter: 32
verse_count: 22
reference: "Joseph Smith Jr., *Joseph Smith Translation*, first edition (Plano, IL: RLDS Publication Board, 1867), Job, chap. 32, https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft."
source:
  url: https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
  identifier: holyscripturestr00smituoft
  scan: University of Toronto / Trinity College Library copy, Internet Archive
  transcription: "OCR text of the 1867 scans (Toronto copy and a second copy, holyscriptures00smit), reconciled word by word; Romans was also checked against the page images. Method, per-chapter validation log and known limits: docs/jst-1867-import.md."
rights:
  status: public-domain
  basis: 1867 US publication
  source: https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
  publication_year: 1867
---

# Job 32

*Elihu, angry with Job, excuseth him He reproveth Job'' 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 show 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 giv'eth 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 show 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 show 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.