Job 32:11

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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

Elihu waited to have a word with Job, since the others were older than he,

"They listened and waited for me, as they remained in silence for my counsel.

"Look! We have thought all this through, and what we've said is true; So please listen and learn for your own good!"

The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.

"Job, pay attention! Listen to me! Be silent and let me speak.

The spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets,