I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
I understand more than the aged, because I keep Your precepts [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them].
I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.
I have more understanding than the elders because I guard your precepts.
I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
With the ancient is wisdom; And in length of days understanding.
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.