and he said to them: I am much younger than you, so I have shown respect by keeping silent.
and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time.
We have the benefit of wisdom older than your father.
Were you the first human? Are you older than the hills?
Elihu from Buz was there, and he had become upset with Job for blaming God instead of himself.
But he became irritated when they could not answer Job,
Elihu said:
I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,
Tell the young men to have self-control in everything.
All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble."