1-2. Yes, you are the voice of the people.When you die, wisdom will die with you.
3. But I have as much sense as you have;I am in no way inferior to you;everyone knows all that you have said.
4. Even my friends laugh at me now;they laugh, although I am righteous and blameless;but there was a time when God answered my prayers.
5. You have no troubles, and yet you make fun of me;you hit someone who is about to fall.
6. But thieves and godless people live in peace,though their only god is their own strength.
7. Even birds and animals have much they could teach you;
8. ask the creatures of earth and sea for their wisdom.