Translations
Modern
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
Traditional
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Literal
If there are words, answer me; speak, for I delight to prove you right.
Latin
Si autem habes quod loquaris, responde mihi: loquere, volo enim te apparere justum.
Original
Hebrew
English
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
Notes
It sounds ironic that Elihu says he would like to vindicate Job. He joined the discussion because Job would not admit he had sinned (32:1–5).
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