Job 32:7

I said, Days, should speak,—and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6So then Elihu, son of Barachel, the Buzite, responded and said:—Young, am I, whereas, ye, are aged, For this cause, I faltered, and feared—to shew my knowledge unto you:

8Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:6Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who used to stand before Solomon his father, while he yet lived, saying,—How do, ye, advise, that I answer this people?

Job 8:10Shall, they, not teach thee—tell thee, and, out of their memory, bring forth words?

Psalms 34:11Come, ye children! hearken unto me, The reverence of Yahweh, will I teach you.

Proverbs 16:31A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.

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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