Hear now my reasoning, and listen to the pleadings of my lips.
Listen carefully to my speech, and to my declaration with your ears.
Oh, that you would altogether hold your peace, and it would be your wisdom!
Will you speak wickedly for God? And talk deceitfully for Him?
“Hear my words, O you wise men; and give ear unto me, you that have knowledge.
When Jotham heard this, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He raised his voice and called out, saying to them, “Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, so that God may listen to you!