Job 12:12

New International Reader's Version

Old people are wise. Those who live a long time have understanding.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:6

King Rehoboam asked the elders for advice. They had served his father Solomon while he was still living. Rehoboam asked them, “What advice can you give me? How should I answer these people?”

Job 15:10

People who are old and gray are on our side. And they are even older than your parents!

Job 32:6

Elihu the Buzite, the son of Barakel, said, “I’m young, and you are old. So I was afraid to tell you what I know.

Job 32:7

I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak first. Those who have lived for many years should teach people how to be wise.’

Job 8:8

“Find out what our parents taught. Discover what those who lived before them learned.