Job 32:7
I said, ‘Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.’
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
In Context
8But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6King Rehoboam took counsel with the old men who had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, “What counsel do you give me to answer these people?”
Job 8:10Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
Psalms 34:11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 16:31Grey hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life 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 →