Cross References

Psalm 119:100

Modern English Version

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts.

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Wisdom is with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken because they were older than he.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commands. His praise endures forever!

Give me understanding, so that I may keep Your law, and observe it with my whole heart.

“Whoever hears these sayings 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 his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.