Listen to my argument, and hear the pleading of my lips.
Listen carefully to my words; let your ears hear what I say.
I wish you would just stop talking; then you would really be wise!
You should not speak evil in the name of God; you cannot speak God’s truth by telling lies.
“Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you who know a lot.
When Jotham heard this, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He shouted to the people: “Listen to me, you leaders of Shechem, so that God will listen to you!
