And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped about the altar which was made.
And it was so, when midday was past, that they prophesied until the time of the offering of the (evening) oblation; but there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.
Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.