Therefore I say, Listen to me. I also will declare my opinion.
Behold, I waited for your words; I listened to your reasons, while you searched out what to say.
It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged who understand judgment.
But concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. Yet I give my judgment, as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
But she is happier if she so remains, according to my judgment. And I also think that I have the Spirit of God.