¹⁶ “If you have understanding,^(A) hear this;
    listen to what I say.^(B)

² What you know, I also know;
    I am not inferior to you.^(A)
3 But I desire to speak to the Almighty^(B)
    and to argue my case with God.^(C)
4 You, however, smear me with lies;^(D)
    you are worthless physicians,^(E) all of you!^(F)
5 If only you would be altogether silent!^(G)
    For you, that would be wisdom.^(H)
6 Hear now my argument;
    listen to the pleas of my lips.^(I)

³ But I have a mind as well as you;
    I am not inferior to you.
    Who does not know all these things?^(A)