Verse 2

“Without a doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

Referenced Verses

  • Job 6:24-25 : 24 No Sin Discovered“Teach me and I, for my part, will be silent; explain to me how I have been mistaken. 25 How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?
  • Job 8:8-9 : 8 “For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors; 9 For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?
  • Job 11:2 : 2 “Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?
  • Job 11:6 : 6 and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.
  • Job 11:12 : 12 But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.
  • Job 15:2 : 2 “Does a wise man answer with blustery knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?
  • Job 17:4 : 4 Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.
  • Job 17:10 : 10 Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.
  • Job 20:3 : 3 When I hear a reproof that dishonors me, then my understanding prompts me to answer.
  • Job 32:7-9 : 7 I said to myself,‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’ 8 But it is a spirit in people, the breath of the Almighty, that makes them understand. 9 It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right. 10 Therefore I say,‘Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.’ 11 Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts, while you were searching for words. 12 Now I was paying you close attention, yet there was no one proving Job wrong, not one of you was answering his statements! 13 So do not say,‘We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!’
  • Prov 28:11 : 11 A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
  • Isa 5:21 : 21 Beware, those who think they are wise, those who think they possess understanding.
  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
  • 1 Cor 6:5 : 5 I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough to settle disputes between fellow Christians?