Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue
I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.
Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’
Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.
Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,