How you have counseled one who has no wisdom, and given much good advice!
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
How you have counseled him who has no wisdom! And how plentifully you have declared to him sound knowledge!
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, And plentifully declared sound knowledge!
advised one lacking wisdom, informed many with insight!
To whom have you given advice? Perhaps it is to him that has no wisdom or prudence that you have revealed your many ideas.
To whom hast thou given counsel? Perhaps to him that hath no wisdom; and thou hast shewn thy very great prudence.
“No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?
If you would only keep silent, that would be your wisdom!
But you, come back now, all of you, and I shall not find a sensible person among you.
“How you have helped one who has no power! How you have assisted the arm that has no strength!
With whose help have you uttered words, and whose spirit has come forth from you?
My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
In truth I have no help in me, and any resource is driven from me.
I did not shrink from doing anything helpful, proclaiming the message to you and teaching you publicly and from house to house,
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.