1. And Eliphaz the Tĕmanite answered and said,
2. “Would a wise man answer with vain knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?
3. Would he reason with useless talk, or by speeches with which do not profit?
4. Indeed, you do away with reverence, and withhold prayer before Ěl.
5. For your crookedness teaches your mouth what to say, and you choose the tongue of the crafty.
6. Not I, but your own mouth condemns you. And your own lips witness against you.
7. Were you the first one born? Or were you made before the hills?
8. Have you heard the secret counsel of Eloah? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?