Cross References

Psalm 119:100

New American Bible - revised edition

I have more understanding than my elders, because I keep your precepts.

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So with old age is wisdom, and with length of days understanding.

And to mortals he said: See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding.

But since these men were older than he, Elihu bided his time before addressing Job.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever.

Give me understanding to keep your law, to observe it with all my heart.

“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.