Job 32:7
I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
In Context
8Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:6And king Rehoboam consulteth with the elders who have been standing in the presence of Solomon his father, in his being alive, saying, 'How are ye counselling to answer this people?'
Job 8:10Do they not shew thee — speak to thee, And from their heart bring forth words?
Psalms 34:11Come ye, children, hearken to me, The fear of Jehovah I do teach you.
Proverbs 16:31A crown of beauty [are] grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is 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 →