I understandmorethanthe aged,BecauseI have observedYour precepts.
"Wisdomis with agedmen,[With] longlifeis understanding.
"And to manHe said,'Behold,the fearof the Lord,that is wisdom;And to departfrom evilis understanding.'"
Now Elihuhad waitedto speakto Jobbecausethey were yearsolderthanhe.
The fearof the LORDis the beginningof wisdom;A goodunderstandinghave allthose who do[His commandments]; His praiseenduresforever.
Giveme understanding,that I may observeYour lawAnd keepit with all[my] heart.
"Thereforeeveryonewhohearsthesewordsof Mineand actson them, may be comparedto a wisemanwhobuilthis houseon the rock.
Whoamongyou is wiseand understanding?Let him showby his goodbehaviorhis deedsin the gentlenessof wisdom.
