Job 32:7

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked.

Job 8:10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?

Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path 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 →

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