Job 32:7
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.In other versions
I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
ASV
I 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.
BBE
I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.
DBY
I said, 'Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
WEB
I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.
YLT
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
ENG
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
WBT
I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
BSB
In context
5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6And 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.
7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.