^{8 Ref} But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

^{9 Ref} It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

^{10 Ref} So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.

^{11 Ref} I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,