“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.
“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?
May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.
There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.