31 Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;
    be silent, and I will speak.
32 If you have any words, (A)answer me;
    (B)speak, for I desire to justify you.
33 If not, (C)listen to me;
    be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Elihu Asserts God's Justice

34 Then Elihu answered and said:

“Hear my words, you wise men,
    and give ear to me, you who know;
for (D)the ear tests words
    as the palate tastes food.
Let us choose (E)what is right;
    let us know among ourselves what is good.

31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen(A) to me;(B)
    be silent,(C) and I will speak.
32 If you have anything to say, answer me;(D)
    speak up, for I want to vindicate you.(E)
33 But if not, then listen to me;(F)
    be silent,(G) and I will teach you wisdom.(H)

34 Then Elihu said:

“Hear my words, you wise men;
    listen to me,(I) you men of learning.
For the ear tests words
    as the tongue tastes food.(J)
Let us discern for ourselves what is right;(K)
    let us learn together what is good.(L)