Catholic Public Domain Version
"For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom. "
— Job 32:7, Catholic Public Domain Version
“I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
“I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom. ”
“I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'”
“I said to myself,‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’”
“For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.”
“I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.”
“I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
Therefore, Eliu waited while Job was talking, for these were his elders that were speaking.
But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.
And so Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite responded by saying: I am younger in years, and you are more ancient; therefore, I kept my head low, for I was afraid to reveal to you my opinion.
For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.
The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom.