Job 32:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.”
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BSBPD
“I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Job 32:7 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 12:6Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked.
- Job 8:8Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.
- Job 8:10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
- Job 12:12Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
- Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
- Proverbs 1:1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
- Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
- Hebrews 5:12Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!
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