Job 8:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our ancestors were wise, so learn from them.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 10:6

Rehoboam went to some leaders who had been his father's senior officials, and he asked them, “What should I tell these people?”

Job 12:12

and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time.

Job 13:1

I know and understand every bit of this.

Job 15:10

We have the benefit of wisdom older than your father.

Job 15:18

wisdom known by others since ancient times.

Job 20:4

Since the time of creation, everyone has known

Psalm 44:1

Our God, our ancestors told us what wonders you worked and we listened carefully.

Isaiah 38:19

Only the living can thank you, as I am doing today. Each generation tells the next about your faithfulness.

Joel 1:2

Listen, you leaders and everyone else in the land. Has anything like this ever happened before?

Romans 15:4

And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11

These things happened to them as a warning to us. All this was written in the Scriptures to teach us who live in these last days.

Deuteronomy 32:7

Think about past generations. Ask your parents or any of your elders. They will tell you

Deuteronomy 4:32

When the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt, you saw how he fought for you and showed his great power by performing terrifying miracles. You became his people, and at Mount Sinai you heard him talking to you out of fiery flames. And yet you are still alive! Has anything like this ever happened since the time God created humans? No matter where you go or who you ask, you will get the same answer. No one has ever heard of another god even trying to do such things as the LORD your God has done for you.