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XXXII] :I said, Days should speak,
 * And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
 * But there is a spirit in man:
 * And the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
 * Great men are not always wise:
 * Neither do the aged understand judgment.
 * Therefore I said, Hearken to me;
 * I also will shew mine opinion.
 * Behold, I waited for your words;
 * I gave ear to your reasons,
 * Whilst ye searched out what to say.
 * Yea, I attended unto you,
 * And, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job,
 * Or that answered his words:
 * Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom:
 * God thrusteth him down, not man.
 * Now he hath not directed his words against me:
 * Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
 * They were amazed, they answered no more:
 * They left off speaking.
 * When I had waited, (for they spake not,
 * But stood still, and answered no more;)
 * I said, I will answer also my part,
 * I also will shew mine opinion.
 * For I am full of matter,