Quotes About Wisdom

Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.

So do not claim, ëWe have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.í

But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

Jobís friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:

Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride,

Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.

But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Then Elihu continued:

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.

Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.

What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water?