Job 12:12
Old men have wisdom, and a long life gives knowledge.
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- Job 32:7 : 7 I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.
- Job 15:10 : 10 With us are men who are grey-haired and full of years, much older than your father.
- Job 8:8 : 8 Put the question now to the past generations, and give attention to what has been searched out by their fathers:
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12 I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.
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5 Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:
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1 And Job made answer and said,
2 No doubt you have knowledge, and wisdom will come to an end with you.
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11 For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.
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14 Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
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2 Give ear, you wise, to my words; and you who have knowledge, give attention to me;
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16 Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
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2 For they will give you increase of days, years of life, and peace.