Job 32:7
King James Version (KJV)
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
In context
5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Job 32:7 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
- WEB World English Bible
- I said, ‘Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.’
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
- ASV American Standard Version
- I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.
- DBY Darby Translation
- I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.
- WBS Webster Bible
- I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.