“My disturbing thoughts make me answer, and because of them I am upset.
Who can make a case against me? If someone could, I’d be silent and die.
Then Zophar from Naama replied ⌞to Job⌟,
I have heard criticism that makes me ashamed, but a spirit beyond my understanding gives me answers.
“If someone tries to talk to you, will you become impatient? But who can keep from talking?
I also said when I was panic-stricken, “Everyone is undependable.”
When I was panic-stricken, I said, “I have been cut off from your sight.” But you heard my pleas for mercy when I cried out to you for help.
A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Don’t be quick to get angry, because anger is typical of fools.
I think to myself, “I can forget the Lord and no longer speak his name.” But ⌞his word⌟ is inside me like a burning fire shut up in my bones. I wear myself out holding it in, but I can’t do it any longer.
So the girl hurried back to the king with her request. She said, “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter at once.”
I can assure you that they are deeply devoted to God, but they are misguided.
Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.