2 “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!
Job 12:2
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Job 13:4–6
4 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. 5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
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Isaiah 5:20–22
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Psalms 82:6–8
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Job 32:12–14
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4 Maccabees 12:3–5
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