Job 32:4

Modern

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

Traditional

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

Literal

And Elihu had waited with words to Job, because they were older than he in days.

Latin

Igitur Eliu expectavit Job loquentem, eo quod seniores essent qui loquebantur.

Hebrew

English

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

Elihu respected elders, following a common principle (see also 12:12; 15:10; Leviticus 19:32; 1 Timothy 5:1; 1 Peter 5:5).

After three rounds of speeches between Job and his friends, a new voice speaks. Elihu, a young man, has listened to everything the others said.

Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Job 32:11–12
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

Elihu: A young man who spoke to Job Job: A righteous man who endured great suffering