But Elihu had waited to give an answer to Job, because they were older than he was.

Men heard me, and gave heed, and they were silent at my counsel.

As the thirsty earth expecting the rain, so they [waited for] my speech.

Behold, we have thus sought out these matters; these are what we have heard- but reflect within yourself, if you have done anything [wrong].

A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

A rich man is wise in his own conceit, but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

And because the Preacher was wise above [others, so it was] that he taught men excellent knowledge, and the ear will trace out the parables.

The Preacher sought diligently to find out acceptable words, and a correct writing, [even] words of truth.