Job 32:7
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
In Context
8But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye to me to return an answer to this people?
Job 8:10Shall they not teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Psalms 34:11Come, ye children, hearken to me. I will teach you the fear of LORD.
Proverbs 16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory. It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →