1. Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:
2. “Should not the multitude of words be answered?And should a man full of talk be vindicated?
3. Should your empty talk make men hold their peace?And when you mock, should no one rebuke you?
4. For you have said,‘My doctrine is pure,And I am clean in your eyes.’
5. But oh, that God would speak,And open His lips against you,
6. That He would show you the secrets of wisdom!For they would double your prudence.Know therefore that God exacts from youLess than your iniquity deserves.