Job 18:2

“How long will you hunt for words?
Show understanding and then we can talk.

“Let darkness and black gloom claim it;
Let a cloud settle on it;
Let the blackness of the day terrify it.

“There the wicked cease from raging,
And there the weary are at rest.

“How long will you say these things,
And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

“Shall a multitude of words go unanswered,
And a talkative man be acquitted?

“O that you would be completely silent,
And that it would become your wisdom!

“I have heard many such things;
Sorry comforters are you all.

“Listen carefully to my speech,
And let this be your way of consolation.

“However now, Job, please hear my speech,
And listen to all my words.

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

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How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

“Let darkness and black gloom claim it;
Let a cloud settle on it;
Let the blackness of the day terrify it.

“Listen carefully to my speech,
And let this be your way of consolation.

“However now, Job, please hear my speech,
And listen to all my words.

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

“Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and let me speak.