Job 32:7

For I said, The dayes shall speake, and the multitude of yeeres shall teach wisedome.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6Therefore Elihu the sonne of Barachel, the Buzite answered, and sayd, I am yong in yeres, and ye are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraide to shewe you mine opinion.

8Surely there is a spirite in man, but the inspiration of the Almightie giueth vnderstanding.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6And King Rehoboam tooke counsell with the olde men that had stande before Salomon his father, while he yet liued, and sayde, What counsell giue ye, that I may make an answere to this people?

Job 8:10Shall not they teach thee and tell thee, and vtter the wordes of their heart?

Psalms 34:11Come children, hearken vnto me: I will teache you the feare of the Lord.

Proverbs 16:31Age is a crowne of glory, when it is founde in the way of righteousnes.

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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