Hear now my argument; listen to the pleas of my lips.
Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears.
If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?
“Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
When Jotham was told about this, he climbed up on the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted to them, “Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, so that God may listen to you.
