2. Hear my words, ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
3. For the ear trieth words, as the palate tasteth food.
4. Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good!
5. For Job hath said, I am righteous, and ·God hath taken away my judgment:
6. Should I lie against my right? My wound is incurable without transgression.
7. What man is like Job? he drinketh up scorning like water,