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31 Mark this well, Job. Listen to me,
    for I have more to say.
32 But if you have anything to say, go ahead.
    Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.
33 But if not, then listen to me.
    Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”

Elihu Accuses Job of Arrogance

34 Then Elihu said:

“Listen to me, you wise men.
    Pay attention, you who have knowledge.
Job said, ‘The ear tests the words it hears
    just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.’
So let us discern for ourselves what is right;
    let us learn together what is good.

31 Listen, Job; hear me;
    be quiet, and I will speak.
32 If you have words, answer me;
    speak, for I want to be innocent.
33 If not, you must hear me;
    be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.

34 Elihu continued:

Hear my words, wise ones;
        knowledgeable ones, listen to me,
    for the ear tests words
        like the palate tastes food.
Let’s choose for us what’s right;
    let’s determine among ourselves what’s good;