Job 32:7

I said, “Length of days should speak; 1 a multitude of years should teach wisdom. 1

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

In Context

6Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up and said, 1 “I am young, and you are very old. 1 That is why I held back and did not dare to tell you my own opinion. 1

8But there is a spirit in a man; 1 the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. 1

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6King Rehoboam consulted with the old men who had stood before Solomon his father while he was alive, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer this people?”

Job 8:10Will they not teach you and tell you? 1 Will they not speak words from their hearts? 1

Psalms 34:11Come, sons, listen to me. 1 I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. 1

Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; 1 it is gained by living the right way. 1

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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