“Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,
“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding: Wickedness is far from God, injustice from Shaddai
“Now 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 men of learning.
Should He requite it on your terms, because you reject it? But you must choose and not I; now declare what you know.
‘Job speaks without knowledge, and his words lack understanding.’
Let us choose for ourselves what is right; Let us learn together what is good.
I speak as to sensible people—judge for yourselves what I say.