How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?
Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?
“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?
But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.