Job 32:7
I said, Days speak, || And a multitude of years teach wisdom.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
In Context
8Surely a spirit is in man, || And the breath of the Mighty One || Causes them to understand.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6And King Rehoboam consults with the elderly who have been standing in the presence of his father Solomon, in his being alive, saying, “How are you counseling to answer this people?”
Job 8:10Do they not show you—speak to you, || And from their heart bring forth words?
Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me, || I teach you the fear of YHWH.
Proverbs 16:31Grey hairs [are] a crown of beauty, || It is 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 →