Job 32:7

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

8But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6King Roboam took counsel with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and he said: What counsel do you give me, that I may answer this people?

Job 8:10And they shall teach thee: they shall speak to thee, and utter words out of their hearts.

Psalms 34:11The rich have wanted, and have suffered hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good.

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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