Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
With the very aged `is' wisdom, And `with' length of days understanding.
And He saith to man: -- `Lo, fear of the Lord, that `is' wisdom, And to turn from evil `is' understanding.'
And Elihu hath waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.
The beginning of wisdom `is' fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise `is' standing for ever!
Cause me to understand, and I keep Thy law, And observe it with the whole heart.
`Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
Who `is' wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,