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I said, Days should speak,

And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

But there is a spirit in man:

And the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Great men are not always wise:

Neither do the aged understand judgment.

Therefore I said, Hearken to me;

I also will shew mine opinion.

Behold, I waited for your words;

I gave ear to your reasons,

Whilst ye searched out what to say.

Yea, I attended unto you,

And, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job,

Or that answered his words:

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom:

God thrusteth him down, not man.

Now he hath not directed his words against me:

Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

They were amazed, they answered no more:

They left off speaking.

When I had waited, (for they spake not,

But stood still, and answered no more;)

I said, I will answer also my part,

I also will shew mine opinion.

For I am full of matter,

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