Elihu had waited before speaking to Job, because the three friends were older than he was.
Elihu was also angry with Job’s three friends who had no answer to show that Job was wrong, yet continued to blame him.
But when Elihu saw that the three men had nothing more to say, he became very angry.
Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.
There is a time to tear apart and a time to sew together. There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.
“ ‘Show respect to old people; stand up in their presence. Show respect also to your God. I am the Lord.