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Job 18:2

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How long will you throw around words? Understand first, and then let us speak.

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Will he who speaks much, not also listen? Or will a talkative man be justified?

But Baldad the Suhite responded by saying:

Why have we been treated like mules, as if we were unworthy before you?

I beseech you to hear my words and to do penance.

There the impious cease from rebellion, and there the wearied in strength take rest.

Therefore, hear my speeches, Job, and listen to all my words.

How long will you speak this way, so that the words of your mouth are like a changeable wind?

Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.