If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.
My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
If you have any words, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify you.
Then Elihu answered and said:
What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?