²⁷ “We have examined this, and it is true.
    So hear it^(A) and apply it to yourself.”^(B)

² Great are the works^(A) of the Lord;
    they are pondered by all^(B) who delight in them.

¹² If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

¹¹ I waited while you spoke,
    I listened to your reasoning;
while you were searching for words,
¹²     I gave you my full attention.
But not one of you has proved Job wrong;
    none of you has answered his arguments.^(A)

² “Can a man be of benefit to God?^(A)
    Can even a wise person benefit him?^(B)

¹⁷ “Listen to me and I will explain to you;
    let me tell you what I have seen,^(A)

⁹ What do you know that we do not know?
    What insights do you have that we do not have?^(A)
10 The gray-haired and the aged^(B) are on our side,
    men even older than your father.^(C)