I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'*
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Iyov, because they were elder than he.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
*Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.