If not, then listen to me. Be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
My words are from my upright heart; my lips speak sincerely what they know.
If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I want to justify you.
Then Elihu answered:
Young lions may lack, and go hungry, but those who seek Adonai want for no good thing.
Come, children, listen to me: I will teach you the fear of Adonai.
both low and high, rich and poor together.
O naïve ones, learn prudence! Fools, gain understanding!