When I hear a reproof that dishonors me, then my understanding prompts me to answer.

You will pray to him and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him.

Destruction and Death say, ‘With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.’

“People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.

“Indeed, you have said in my hearing (I heard the sound of the words!):

“Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

You said, ‘Pay attention, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.’

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye has seen you.

to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

Praise our God, you nations! Loudly proclaim his praise!

However, God heard; he listened to my prayer.

What we have heard and learned – that which our ancestors have told us –

God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

They grumbled in their tents; they did not obey the Lord.

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

Listen to me because of your loyal love! O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!

Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.