Job 32:7
What does Job 32:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 32:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.
Context
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.
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