Job 32:7
And I said, It is not time that speaks, though in many years men know wisdom:
Brenton Septuagint
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 mortals; and the inspiration of the Almighty is that which teaches.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6And the king referred the matter to the elders, who stood before Solomon his father while he was yet living, saying, How do ye advise + 12:6 Gr. and I should answer a word, etc.that I should answer this people?
Job 8:10shall not these teach thee, and report to thee, and bring out words from their heart?
Psalms 34:11Unjust witnesses arose, and asked me of things I knew not.
Proverbs 16:31Old age is a crown of + 16:31 Gr. boasting.honour, but it is found in the ways 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 →