¹ Elihu continued: ² “Bear with me a little longer and I will show you that there is more to be said in God`s behalf. ³ I get my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe justice to my Maker. ⁴ Be assured that my words are not false; one who has perfect knowledge is with you. ⁵ “God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose. ⁶ He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights. ⁷ He does not take his eyes off the righteous; he enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. ⁸ But if people are bound in chains, held fast by cords of affliction,