“In the past, people listened to me.\par They were quiet while they waited\par for my advice.\par
Job, you have taught many people.\par You gave strength to weak hands.\par
“Ephraim {\cf2\super [141]} made himself very important in Israel. Ephraim spoke and people shook with fear. But Ephraim sinned—he began worshiping Baal. {\cf2\super [142]}