Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Should it be according to thy mind? He will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.