But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.

But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.

So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;