Job 12:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

Old men have wisdom, and a long life gives knowledge.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:6

Then King Rehoboam took the opinion of the old men who had been with Solomon his father when he was living, and said, In your opinion, what answer am I to give to this people?

Job 15:10

With us are men who are grey-haired and full of years, much older than your father.

Job 32:6

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.

Job 32:7

I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

Job 8:8

Put the question now to the past generations, and give attention to what has been searched out by their fathers: