Job 12:12

King James Version 1611 (Original)

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 32:7 : 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
  • Job 15:10 : 10 With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.
  • Job 8:8 : 8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

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