I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
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.
Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.
And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.