From that voice which entereth into the opening of the ears, if it be necessary (a certain part) entereth into the opening of the eyes, and these pour forth tears.
From that voice, if it be necessary (a certain part) entereth into the opening of the nose, and from that voice it produceth smoke and fire.
This is that which is written, Num. xi. 1, “And Tetragrammaton heard, and His wrath was kindled, and the fire of Tetragrammaton turned against them.”
And if it be necessary that voice goeth forth into the opening of the mouth, and it speaketh, and determineth certain things.
From that voice are all things; from that voice (a certain part) entereth into the whole body, and by it are all things affected. Whence doth this matter depend? From that ear.
Blessed is he who observeth his words. Therefore is it written, Ps. xxxiv. 13, “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
Unto this ear is attributed hearing, and under (the idea of) hearing are those brains comprehended.[865]
Chokmah is contained therein, as it is written, 1 Kings iii. 9, “And wilt Thou give unto Thy servant a hearing heart.”
Binah also, as it is written, 1 Sam. iii. 9, “Speak, for Thy servant heareth.” Also 2 Kings xviii. 26, “Because we have heard.” And hencefrom all things depend.
Däath also, as it is said, Prov. iv. 10, “Hear, O my son, and receive My sayings.” And again, ibid. ii. 1, “Thou shalt hide My sayings with thee.” And thereunto all things depend from the ears.