For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

{To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.} I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

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

That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.

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 will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.