31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen(A) to me;(B)
    be silent,(C) and I will speak.
32 If you have anything to say, answer me;(D)
    speak up, for I want to vindicate you.(E)
33 But if not, then listen to me;(F)
    be silent,(G) and I will teach you wisdom.(H)

34 Then Elihu said:

“Hear my words, you wise men;
    listen to me,(I) you men of learning.
For the ear tests words
    as the tongue tastes food.(J)
Let us discern for ourselves what is right;(K)
    let us learn together what is good.(L)

Elihu Invites Job to Respond

31 “Job, pay attention! Listen to me!
    Be silent and let me speak.
32 If you have anything to say, answer me;
    speak up, because I’d be happy to vindicate you.
33 But if you have nothing to say, then at least listen to me!
    Be quiet and learn some wisdom from me.”

Elihu Continues Speaking

34 Elihu continued speaking, and said:

“Listen to what I have to say, you wise men!
    Pay attention to me, you educated people!
Since the ear tests words
    like a palate tastes food,
let’s choose what’s right for us.
    Let’s consider among ourselves what is good.”