“Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips’ contentions.
Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation.
If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?
“Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.
When Jotham heard the news, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He spoke loudly to the people below, “Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, so that God may listen to you!