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.’
Job 32:8–10
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Job 12:2–4
2 “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die! 3 But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? 4 I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man…
Job 34:9–11
9 For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ 10 Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. 11 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s…
Job 34:33–35
33 Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. 34 Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say: 35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
Job 12:11–13
11 Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? 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.
Job 13:1–3
1 “Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood. 2 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. 3 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
Job 27:10–12
10 Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times? 11 I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty. 12 Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?
Job 21:21–23
21 For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out? 22 Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high? 23 One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.
Psalms 49:2–4
2 both low and high, rich and poor alike. 3 My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding. 4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp:
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