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Pay attention, you who have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men, and give ear to me, you who know;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hear my words, O ye wise <i>men</i>; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise <i>men;</i> Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Hear my speech, you wise men, And give ear to me, you who know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men, And listen to me, you who have [so much] knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hear my words, you wise ones, and listen to me, you knowledgeable ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hear my words, you wise men, and listen to me, you knowledgeable ones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You men think you are wise, but just listen to me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hear my words, ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Listen to my words, you wise men. Open your ears to me, you intelligent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Listen to what I have to say, you wise men! Pay attention to me, you educated people!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Hear my words, you sages. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear to me, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear, O wise men, my words, "" And, O knowing ones, give ear to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hear, O wise men, my words, And, O knowing ones, give ear to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hear, ye wise, my words; and ye knowing, give ear to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hear ye, wise men, my words, and ye learned, hearken to me : <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hear my discourse, you that are wise; you that have knowledge, listen to me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear my words, you wise men, and give ear to me, you who know;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hear my words, O you wise men, and give ear to me, you that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“Hear my words, wise men, and those who know, pay attention to me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Hear me, ye wise men; hearken, ye that have knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5183" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then Elihu continued: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">“Hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4405.htm" title="4405: mil·lāy (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- A word, speech, utterance. From malal">my words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵā·mîm (Adj-mp) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">O wise men;</a> <a href="/hebrew/238.htm" title="238: ha·’ă·zî·nū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear, i.e. to listen.">give ear</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yō·ḏə·‘îm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">O men of learning.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-4</a></span><br />Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Psalm 49:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world, / both low and high, rich and poor alike. / My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Isaiah 1:10</a></span><br />Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20-23</a></span><br />Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square; / in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech: / “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-7.htm">Psalm 50:7</a></span><br />“Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">Isaiah 28:23</a></span><br />Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a></span><br />Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-29.htm">Revelation 2:29</a></span><br />He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Proverbs 4:1-2</a></span><br />Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. / For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/13-15.htm">Jeremiah 13:15</a></span><br />Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Mark 7:14</a></span><br />Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hear my words, O you wise men; and give ear to me, you that have knowledge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></b></br> A wise <i>man</i> will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15</a></b></br> I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a></b></br> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/33-33.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/33-31.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/33-8.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Learning</a> <a href="/job/29-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/job/32-11.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/job/33-32.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/34-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Learning</a> <a href="/job/34-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/job/34-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hear my words, O wise men;</b><br>This phrase is an appeal to those considered wise, indicating a call to discernment and understanding. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is addressing Job's friends, who are known for their wisdom. The wisdom literature of the Bible, including Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, often emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding. This call to the wise can be seen as a reminder of the value of wisdom in discerning truth and justice. The phrase also echoes the biblical tradition of seeking wisdom from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom.<p><b>give ear to me, O men of learning.</b><br>This part of the verse addresses those who are learned, suggesting a deeper level of understanding and knowledge. In the ancient Near Eastern context, learning was often associated with the study of the law and the pursuit of knowledge about God and His creation. The phrase underscores the importance of not only possessing knowledge but also being willing to listen and consider new insights. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of humility in learning, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a>, which encourages the wise to increase in learning. The call to "give ear" suggests an active engagement and openness to instruction, which is a recurring theme in the teachings of Jesus, who often called His followers to listen and understand His parables and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends. He is introduced in <a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Job 32</a> and is characterized by his desire to defend God's justice and righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the book, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but are ultimately rebuked by God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_men.htm">The Wise Men</a></b><br>Refers to those who are considered knowledgeable and discerning, possibly Job's friends or a broader audience.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job resides, amidst his suffering and the debates with his friends.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom_and_learning.htm">The Value of Wisdom and Learning</a></b><br>Elihu's address to the wise men highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_learning.htm">The Role of Humility in Learning</a></b><br>True wisdom requires humility to listen and learn from others, even those younger or less experienced, as Elihu was compared to Job's friends.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_speech.htm">Discernment in Speech</a></b><br>Elihu's call to listen underscores the need for discernment in both speaking and listening, ensuring that our words align with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_righteousness.htm">God's Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>Elihu's speeches focus on defending God's justice, reminding us to trust in God's righteous character even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_seeking_truth.htm">Community in Seeking Truth</a></b><br>The dialogue between Elihu, Job, and his friends illustrates the value of community in seeking and discerning truth, encouraging believers to engage in thoughtful discussion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sexual_desires.htm">What does 'quick to listen, slow to speak' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_put_us_through_tests.htm">Why does God put us through tests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_humans_teach_an_all-knowing_god.htm">In Job 21:22, how can humans teach God anything if He is described elsewhere as all-knowing and beyond counsel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_during_prayer.htm">Why does God seem silent when people pray?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Hear</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְע֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my words,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלָּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a discourse, a topic</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you wise men;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲכָמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḵā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give ear</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ă·zî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_238.htm">Strong's 238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To broaden out the ear, to listen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">you men of learning.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יֹדְעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·ḏə·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-2.htm">Job 34:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-2.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:2 Hear my words you wise men (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>