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31 Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.
32 Then if [a]you have any speech, respond to me;
Speak, for I desire to prove you righteous.
33 If not, (A)listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Elihu Answers That God Will Be Just

34 Then Elihu answered and said,

“Hear my speech, you wise men,
And give ear to me, you who know.
For (B)the ear tests words
As the palate tastes food.
Let us choose for ourselves what is just;
Let us know among ourselves what is good.

Footnotes

  1. Job 33:32 Lit there are words

31 Pay heed, Job, listen to me;
    be silent, and I will speak.
32 If you have anything to say, answer me;
    speak, for I desire to justify you.
33 If not, listen to me;
    be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”(A)

Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice

34 Then Elihu continued and said:

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