Job 32:11
“You see, I waited for your words,
I listened to your [wise] reasons,
While you pondered and searched out what to say.
Job 5:27
“Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true.
Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”
Job 29:21
“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.
Job 29:23
“They waited for me [and for my words] as for the rain,
And they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
Job 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.
Proverbs 18:17
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.
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Bible References
I waited for
“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.
Whilst
“Behold this; we have investigated it, and it is true.
Hear and heed it, and know for yourself [for your own good].”
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
General references
“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.