Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, while you searched out what to say.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand justice.
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
