Job 32:7

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I thought, ‘Age should speak; let many years teach wisdom.’

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  • Job 12:12 : 12 "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."
  • Prov 16:31 : 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
  • Heb 5:12 : 12 By this time you ought to be teachers, but instead you need someone to teach you again the elementary truths of God's word, and you need milk, not solid food.
  • Ps 34:11-12 : 11 Young lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. 12 Come, my children, and listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
  • Prov 1:1-4 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight, 3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity, 4 To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—
  • 1 Kgs 12:6-8 : 6 Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who had served his father Solomon while he was alive. He asked, "How do you advise me to answer these people?" 7 They replied, "If you will serve these people today and grant their request, speaking kind words to them, they will always be your servants." 8 But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders who had counseled him and instead consulted the young men who had grown up with him and were serving him.
  • Job 8:8-9 : 8 Ask the previous generation, and give thought to the findings of their ancestors; 9 for we were only born yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?

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  • Job 32:4-6
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    4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he was.

    5 When Elihu saw that there was no response in the mouths of the three men, his anger was aroused.

    6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said, "I am young in years, and you are old; therefore, I held back and was afraid to tell you what I think.

  • Job 34:1-2
    2 verses
    76%

    1 Then Elihu answered and said:

    2 Listen to my words, you wise ones; and to those with understanding, give ear to me.

  • Job 12:12-13
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    12 "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."

    13 "With Him are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are His."

  • Job 32:8-11
    4 verses
    74%

    8 But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives understanding.

    9 It is not merely the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right.

    10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’

    11 I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

  • Job 34:34-35
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    34 Men of understanding declare, and the wise man who hears me says:

    35 Job speaks without knowledge, and his words lack insight.

  • Job 36:1-2
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    1 Elihu continued and said:

    2 Wait a little longer for me, and I will show you that there is still more to say on God's behalf.

  • 1 Then Elihu answered and said:

  • 7 Remember the days of old; consider the years of past generations. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.

  • 3 But I desire to speak to the Almighty, and I wish to reason with God.

  • Job 33:31-33
    3 verses
    72%

    31 Pay attention, Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

    32 If you have anything to say, answer me; speak up, for I want to justify you.

    33 But if not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.

  • 5 You have held my eyelids open; I am troubled and cannot speak.

  • Job 42:3-4
    2 verses
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    3 You asked, 'Who is this that obscures counsel without knowledge?' Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

    4 You said, 'Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.'

  • Job 12:1-3
    3 verses
    71%

    1 Then Job answered and said:

    2 "Truly, you are the people, and with you wisdom will die!"

    3 "But I too have a mind as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know things such as these?"

  • 17 I will show you; listen to me, and let me declare what I have seen:

  • 5 Are Your days like the days of a human? Are Your years like those of a strong man?

  • 12 Teach us to number our days carefully, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

  • 22 For only a few years will come, and the path I take will never return.

  • 4 I was as in the prime of my life, when the intimate friendship of God was over my tent.

  • 10 Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise to ask such questions.

  • 17 I too will give my answer; I will express my opinion as well.

  • Job 32:13-14
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    13 Do not say, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not a man, refute him.’

    14 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

  • 16 If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • 15 If I had spoken out like that, I would have betrayed Your children.

  • 2 How long will you keep putting an end to words? Consider, and then we will speak.

  • 11 For through me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

  • 5 I would know the words he would answer me with and understand what he would say to me.

  • 8 Surely, you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard your words.

  • 4 Do you not know this from ancient times, since man was placed on the earth,

  • 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said:

  • 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said:

  • 20 Let me speak so that I may find relief; let me open my lips and answer.

  • 32 'Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.'

  • 1 But now, Job, please listen to my words and pay attention to all I have to say.

  • 11 I will teach you about God's power; I will not conceal what is with the Almighty.

  • 10 Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?