1. Elihu continued talking and said,
2. “Be patient with me a little longer. God has a few more words that he wants me to say.
3. I will share my knowledge with everyone. I will prove that my Maker is right.
4. Job, I am telling the truth. I know what I am talking about.
5. “God is very powerful, but he does not hate people. He is very powerful, but he is also very wise.
6. He will not let evil people live. He brings justice to the poor.
7. He watches over those who live right. He lets them rule in high places.
8. So if people are punished, if they are tied with chains and ropes, they did something wrong.