Job 32:7

Modern

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

Traditional

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

Literal

I said, “Days shall speak, and a multitude of years shall make known wisdom.’

Latin

Sperabam enim quod ætas prolixior loqueretur, et annorum multitudo doceret sapientiam.

Hebrew

English

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

Elihu respected elders, following a common principle (see also 12:12; 15:10; Leviticus 19:32; 1 Timothy 5:1; 1 Peter 5:5).

After three rounds of speeches between Job and his friends, a new voice speaks. Elihu, a young man, has listened to everything the others said.

Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
Job 12:12
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
Hebrews 5:12
Although 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!
1 Kings 12:6–8
Then 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.
Proverbs 1:1–4
These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
Job 8:8–10
Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.
Psalm 34:11–12
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.