Devine Scripture

Job 32:7

Job chapter 32 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.

v.7This passage

v.8But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:1

    The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

  • Hebrews 5:12

    For when by reason of the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need again that some one teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food.

  • 1 Kings 12:6

    And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men, that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?

  • Psalms 34:11

    Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.

  • Job 8:8

    For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out

  • Job 12:12

    With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.