Now because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited for Job, to speak.

Men listened to me and waited, and kept silent for my counsel.

They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouth wide as for the spring rain.

Behold, this we have searched out; it is true. Hear and know it for yourself.

The first to plead his case seems just, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

The preacher sought to learn acceptable words; written words of uprightness and truth.