I too will answer my part, I too will explain what I know.

A fool takes no pleasure ¹  in understanding but only in disclosing ²  what is on his mind. ³ 

Therefore I say, ‘Listen ¹  to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.’

Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long are you going to be paralyzed by indecision? ¹  If the Lord is the true God, ²  then follow him, but if Baal is, follow him!” But the people did not say a word.

Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions. ¹ 

But in my opinion, she will be happier if she remains as she is – and I think that I too have the Spirit of God!

So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: ¹  “I am young, ²  but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, ³  and afraid to explain ⁴  to you what I know.

With regard to the question about people who have never married, ¹  I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

Another sharp division took place among the Jewish people ¹  because of these words.

But the population ¹  of the city was divided; some ²  sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right ¹  to pay taxes ²  to Caesar ³  or not?”

For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

So there was a division in the crowd ¹  because of Jesus. ² 

I say this as a concession, not as a command.

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you ¹  made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

Samson continued on down to Timnah ¹  and spoke to the girl. In his opinion, she was just the right one. ² 

To whom can you compare God? To what image can you liken him?

What is your verdict?” ¹  They ²  answered, “He is guilty and deserves ³  death.”

But wisdom is vindicated ¹  by all her children.” ² 

But they were startled and terrified, thinking ¹  they saw a ghost. ²