¹¹ I waited while you spoke,
    I listened to your reasoning;
while you were searching for words,

¹¹ The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

¹⁷ In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
    until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

²³ They waited for me as for showers
    and drank in my words as the spring rain.^(A)

²¹ “People listened to me expectantly,
    waiting in silence for my counsel.^(A)

²⁷ “We have examined this, and it is true.
    So hear it^(A) and apply it to yourself.”^(B)