¹⁶ If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.

³ But I have a mind as well as you; I am equal to you: yes, who has not knowledge of such things as these?

² The same things are in my mind as in yours; I am equal to you.

³ But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.

⁴ But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.

⁵ If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!

⁶ Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.