Job 32:11

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“See, I waited for your words; I listened for your wise sayings while you searched out what to say.

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The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.

The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.

They waited for me as for the rain; they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.

“They listened to me and waited and kept silence for my counsel.

See, we have searched this out; it is true. Hear, and know it for yourself.”

Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’

I gave you my attention, but there was, in fact, no one who confuted Job, no one among you who answered his words.