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31 Mark well, Job, and listen to me.
    Hold your peace, 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.
    Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”

34 Moreover Elihu answered,

“Hear my words, you wise men.
    Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
For the ear tries words,
    as the palate tastes food.
Let us choose for us that which is right.
    Let us know among ourselves what is good.

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.