I understand more than the aged, for I keep thy 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.
Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.
And he said to man, ‘Behold, 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; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!
Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
“Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good life let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.