Job 32:7

For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

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In The King James Version

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

In Context

6And so Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite responded by saying: I am younger in years, and you are more ancient; therefore, I kept my head low, for I was afraid to reveal to you my opinion.

8But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6king Rehoboam took counsel with the elders who had assisted before his father Solomon while he was still living. And he said, “What counsel do you give to me, so that I may respond to this people?”

Job 8:10and they will teach you; they will speak with you and will offer you the eloquence of their hearts.

Psalms 34:11Unfair witnesses have risen up, interrogating me about things of which I am ignorant.

Proverbs 16:31Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

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 →

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