Job 32:7

I had said, Days shall speak, and multitude of years shall make wisdom known.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite commenced, and said, Young am I in days, and ye are very old: therefore I hesitated and feared to show you what I know.

8But it is the spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty which giveth them understanding.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6Then consulted king Rehobo'am with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I should give an answer to this people?

Job 8:10Behold, these will truly teach thee, they will speak unto thee, and out of their very heart will they bring forth words:

Psalms 34:11(34:12) Come, ye children, hearken unto me: the fear of the Lord will I teach you.

Proverbs 16:31An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.

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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