7For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.


In Context

4 So Eliu waited while Job was speaking, because they were his elders that were speaking.

5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

Job 32:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

32:7I thought, 'Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.'

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

32:7I said: Days do speak, And multitude of years teach wisdom.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.