Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
So I say, Listen to me; I also will give you my opinion [about Job's situation] and my knowledge.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
Therefore, I say: “Listen to me; I’ll state my view, even I.”
Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom.
Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me: I also will shew you my wisdom.
“See, I waited for your words; I listened for your wise sayings while you searched out what to say.
It is not the old who are wise nor the aged who understand what is right.
Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
But in my opinion she is more blessed if she remains as she is. And I think that I, too, have the Spirit of God.