⁸ “‘How can you say, “We are wise,
    for we have the law^(A) of the Lord,”
when actually the lying pen of the scribes
    has handled it falsely?
⁹ The wise^(B) will be put to shame;
    they will be dismayed^(C) and trapped.^(D)
Since they have rejected the word^(E) of the Lord,
    what kind of wisdom^(F) do they have?

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom;^(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.^(D)

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)

¹² Is not wisdom found among the aged?^(A)
    Does not long life bring understanding?^(B)