Listen to my case. Listen as I make my appeal.
Listen carefully to what I’m saying. Pay close attention to my words.
I wish you would keep your mouths shut! Then people would think you were wise.
Will you say evil things in order to help God? Will you tell lies for him?
“Hear what I’m saying, you wise men. Listen to me, you who have learned so much.
Jotham was told about it. So he climbed up on top of Mount Gerizim. He shouted down to them, “Citizens of Shechem! Listen to me! Then God will listen to you.
