You think of us as cattle, as if we are stupid.
“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.
“When will you stop these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk.
You tear yourself to pieces in your anger. Should the earth be vacant just for you? Should the rocks move from their places?
I was senseless and stupid. I acted like an animal toward you.
I decided that God leaves it the way it is to test people and to show them they are just like animals.
Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.
But don’t hit a person more than forty times, because more than that would disgrace him before others.
