which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it,

Hear my words, ye wise men, and give ear to me, ye who have knowledge.

Men of understanding will say to me, yes, every wise man who hears me,

Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?

But as for you all, come on now again, and I shall not find a wise man among you.

Men therefore fear him. He does not regard any who are wise of heart.

Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.