and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time.
Rehoboam went to some leaders who had been his father's senior officials, and he asked them, "What should I tell these people?"
We have the benefit of wisdom older than your father.
and he said to them: I am much younger than you, so I have shown respect by keeping silent.
I once believed age was the source of wisdom;
Our ancestors were wise, so learn from them.
