“You really think you are the only wise people and that when you die, wisdom will die with you!
A fool cannot become wise any more than a wild donkey can be born tame.
“Should these words go unanswered? Is this talker in the right?
and tell you the secrets of wisdom, because wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.
Then Job answered:
“A wise person would not answer with empty words or fill his stomach with the hot east wind.
“But, all of you, come and try again! I do not find a wise person among you.
You have closed their minds to understanding. Do not let them win over me.
You correct me and I am insulted, but I understand how to answer you.
Your advice lacks wisdom! You have shown little understanding!
Rich people may think they are wise, but the poor with understanding will prove them wrong.
How terrible it will be for people who think they are wise and believe they are clever.
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are very wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You receive honor, but we are shamed.
I say this to shame you. Surely there is someone among you wise enough to judge a complaint between believers.