Job 32:7

I said, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6Then spake Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, and said: I am young, and ye are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And durst not make known to you my opinion.

8But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.

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Cross References

Job 8:10Will not they instruct thee, and tell thee, And utter words from their understanding?

Psalms 34:11Come, ye children, hearken to me! I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be 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 →

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