How have you given counsel to the unwise, or declared sound advice to many?
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
How you have counseled him who has no wisdom! And how plentifully you have declared to him sound knowledge!
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
advised one lacking wisdom, informed many with insight!
To whom have you given advice? Perhaps it is to him that has no wisdom or prudence that you have revealed your many ideas.
To whom hast thou given counsel? Perhaps to him that hath no wisdom; and thou hast shewn thy very great prudence.
“Truly you are the people, and wisdom would die with you!
But I, like you, have a heart too; I am not less than you. And who does not know such as these?
If you would only be silent, then it would be your wisdom!
But please, come back again, all of you, for I do not find a wise one among you.
“How have you helped the powerless, saved an arm not strong?
With whom have you spoken words? And whose spirit came from you?
My words are from the uprightness of my heart, my lips shall speak knowledge clearly.
If not, listen to me, keep silent, and let me teach you wisdom.”
“Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Is my help not within me? And is ability driven from me?
as I kept back no matter that was profitable, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,
“For I kept not back from declaring to you all the counsel of Elohim.