Why are we counted as cattle? Why are we stupid in your sight?
But you, come on again, all of you, and I shall not find a wise man among you.
Since thou hast closed their minds to understanding, therefore thou wilt not let them triumph.
“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and then we will speak.
You who tear yourself in your anger, shall the earth be forsaken for you, or the rock be removed out of its place?
I was stupid and ignorant, I was like a beast toward thee.
I said in my heart with regard to the sons of men that God is testing them to show them that they are but beasts.
love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor.
Forty stripes may be given him, but not more; lest, if one should go on to beat him with more stripes than these, your brother be degraded in your sight.