“Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.
“Men listened to me, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
They waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.’
I gave you my attention, and, behold, there was none that confuted Job, or that answered his words, among you.
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.
Lo, this we have searched out; it is true. Hear, and know it for your good.”
He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.