Let men of heart say to me, and a wise man who listens to me:
Therefore, listen to me, you men of heart: far be it from Ěl to do wrong, and from the Almighty to commit unrighteousness.
If you have understanding, hear this! Give ear to the sound of my words:
“Hear my words, you wise men; give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
Should He repay you because you have refused? For you choose, and not I, therefore speak what you know.
Iyoḇ does not speak with knowledge, and his words are without wisdom.’
Let us choose what is right for us; let us know among us what is good.
I speak as to wise men, judge for yourselves what I say.