12 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. 13 Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. 14 What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released.
Job 12:12–14
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Proverbs 21:29–31
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure. 30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. 31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
Sirach 1:1–2
1 All wisdom comes from the Lord, and is with him forever. (WEB) 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity? (WEB)
Job 9:3–5
3 If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. 4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? 5 He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger.
Job 32:8–10
8 But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. 9 It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. 10 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’
Sirach 25:5–7
5 How beautiful is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men who are in honor! (WEB) 6 Much experience is the crown of the aged. Their glory is the fear of the Lord. (WEB) 7 There are nine things that I have thought of, and in my heart counted happy, and the te… (WEB)
Proverbs 24:4–6
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. 5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. 6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
Proverbs 2:5–7
5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Daniel 2:21–23
21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. 23 To You, O God of my fathers,…
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