I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
I understand more than the aged, because I keep Your precepts [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them].
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
I have more understanding than the elders because I guard your precepts.
Is wisdom with the aged and understanding in length of days?
And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
“Everyone, then, who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.