²⁴ Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error.

² For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.

⁹ Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

¹ <To the chief music-maker. Of Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.> I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.

² I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.

¹² Who has full knowledge of his errors? make me clean from secret evil.

¹ And now, O Job, give ear to my words, and take note of all I say.

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

² I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.

¹⁹ You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

¹² Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

⁸ I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.

³² ...

³¹ Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind.

³² If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.

³³ If not, give attention to me, and keep quiet, and I will give you wisdom.

¹⁵ Fear has overcome them, they have no more answers to give; they have come to an end of words.

¹⁶ And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

²⁷ See, we have made search with care, and it is so; it has come to our ears; see that you take note of it for yourself.