Mark well, O Job Consider what I have already said, for it very much concerns thee; hearken unto me; hold thy peace Attend to what I have further to say to thee with patience and silence. If thou hast any thing to say For thy own justification, or in answer to the charge I have already brought against thee; speak, for I desire to justify thee
Namely, as far as may consist with truth and justice. I do not speak with an evil design, or as one resolved to condemn thee whatsoever thou sayest, and, therefore, I shall be glad to hear any thing from thee which may make for thy just vindication. If not, hearken to me If thou hast no exception to make against my discourse, then continue thy attention, and silently listen to me; and I shall teach thee wisdom That is, what thy wisdom and duty are in thy circumstances.